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The Profile (Feature, newsfeature)

Write a profile of a local newsmaker no less than 500 words and no more than 800 words.

Rubric Code: MA66X8

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Subject: Journalism

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Newsmaker Profile
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Interviews/Sources Establishes a memorable, rounded profile through multiple sources, interviews and research.	1 Only one source, virtually no background research.	2 Two sources but supporting source is peripheral and uninteresting. Some background research.	3 Three relevant sources but tend to be repetitive and paint a monochromatic image of the subject. Good background research.	4 Three or more relevant, interesting sources which together paint a full picture of the profile subject; thorough background info and evidence of wide research.
Engages the reader early Opens with an engaging, memorable anecdote or lead and places the nut graf high up in the story.	1 Who is this person??? Why should I care??? No observations or meaningful details.	2 Opens slowly or a little flat, offering only bio-style information and no captivation.	3 Draws reader in with an interesting beginning but fails to follow through and put subject into the wider context of the story.	4 A memorable, creative start with a context paragraph early, so that the subject is placed clearly and quickly into the newsmaker context.
Structure/ narrative tools Uses storytelling tools appropriate to the news feature story form; also offers detail, description, dialogue; smooth transitions.	1 Is this a resume? Only basic biographical information with bland quotes that would be better paraphrased. No use of transitions. No use of rhetorical or storytelling devices.	2 Is this a reference letter? Too little meaningful detail or description. Quotes are sometimes flat. Quotes are sometimes cliched and all seem to paint a brilliant, PR picture. Some description and storytelling.	3 Pretty interesting person. Good, mostly colourful quotes flowing fairly smoothly to paint an interesting picture. Good detail and some descriptive storytelling techniques.	4 I didn't know that. What a great story. Great quotes mixed with great description; specific details and interesting facts flow smoothly to paint a fascinating and informative picture.
CP Style, grammar, spelling A clean, grammatically solid story adhering to CP style	1 It's a mess. Multiple errors in grammar, sentence structure and CP style; improper quotation style.	2 Multiple errors in CP style but spelling, mechanics and grammar are pretty solid.	3 A few small style or grammar errors but otherwise clean.	4 Other than a stray comma, a perfectly clean story with no errors in style, grammar or spelling. Ready for publication.
Accurracy, facts, names Everything checks out. Names, numbers, titles, job descriptions, program names.	1 Three errors or more.	2 Two errors.	3 One error.	4 No errors.

Keywords:

Profile writing

Subjects:

Journalism

Types:

Writing

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