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Feature Story Rubric 
Feature Story Rubric
Rubric Code: F9X6X9
By ecoyle
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Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Superior

10 pts

Accomplished

8.5 pts

Developing

7 pts

Needs improvement

5.5 pts

Lead

Superior

-The lead is interesting and creative and makes the reader want to read more
-About 35 words in length
Accomplished

-The lead is appropriate for a feature story and grabs the readers' attention
-About 35 words in length
Developing

-The lead is appropriate for a feature story, but is somewhat difficult to understand
-Goes somewhat outside of word limit
Needs improvement

- The lead is not appropriate for a feature story and is difficult to understand
-Does not meet word limit
Characteristics

Superior

Story has all the characteristics of a feature story: evergreen or seasonal, soft news, human interest, unique topic
Accomplished

Story has most of the characteristics of a feature story
Developing

Story has some of the characteristics of a feature story
Needs improvement

Story has few if any of the characteristics of a feature story
Organization

Superior

Story is organized in a way that presents the information in a meaningful and logical manner
Accomplished

Story is organized in a meaningful and logical manner
Developing

Story is organized for the most part, but could be more organized in some sections of the story
Needs improvement

Story is hard to follow and needs organization
Style and tone

Superior

-Uses unique, creative writing style
-It is clear from the beginning that this is not a hard news story
-Uses interesting anecdotes and stories to make its points
Accomplished

-Uses soft news writing style
-It is clear that this is not a hard news story
-Uses some anecdotes and stories to make its points
Developing

-Sometimes uses hard news writing techniques.
-Anecdotes not used or maybe irrelevant
Needs improvement

-Does not use creative writing style
-Does not use anecdotes
Sources

Superior

-Expert sources and other reliable sources are used and cited correctly
Accomplished

Expert sources and other reliable sources are used and cited. -Most attribution is correct
Developing

-Limited sources are used in the story
-Attribution contains some errors
Needs improvement

-Expert sources and other reliable sources are not used in the story
-Attribution contains many errors
Amount of information

Superior

Article contains myriad information and thoroughly explores topic
Accomplished

Article contains a good deal of information exploring topic
Developing

Article could use more information to more thoroughly explore topic
Needs improvement

Article is lacking in information and says little about the topic
Objectivity

Superior

Article is written in third person, objectively and without a slant
Accomplished

Article is written in third person, with occasional subjectivity or slant
Developing

-Article is written in third person, but includes some first or second person references
-Opinion is evident at times
Needs improvement

-Article includes many first and/or second person references
-Little to no attempt at objectivity
Mechanics

Superior

Zero to few errors exist in the news story
Accomplished

Few errors exist in the news feature story
Developing

Some errors exist in the news feature story
Needs improvement

Many errors exist in the story
Due Date

Superior

Story is turned in in advance for feedback.
Accomplished

Story is turned in promptly.
Developing

Story is turned in last minute.
Needs improvement

Story is not turned in on time.




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