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History of Journalism Essay rubric Autobiographical Essay rubric Think about the timeline of events that are important to the study of journalism and how each of the following technological advances changed the collection or distribution of news (or both). Write an essay in which you discuss the technological advances and the effect each had on journalism. (Printing Press, Telegraph, Radio, Television -- rabbit ears vs. cable/satellite -- Internet, Digital Photography, SmartiPhones -- iPhones) Rubric Code: N98A25 By ffhs_jteacher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Autobiographical Essay
	Outstanding! 10 pts	Very good 9.3 pts	Good 8.5 pts	Fair 7.5 pts	Poor 6 pts
Focus Writer has written an essay that clearly provides a picture of the history of journalism. The writer has stayed on track throughout the paper.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Printing Press The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Telegraph The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Radio The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Television The writer discusses this invention (both rabbit ears and cable/satellite) and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Internet The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Digital Photography The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Smart Phones (iPhones) The writer discusses this invention and its effect on journalism.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor
Conventions: Grammar, punctuation, capitalization -- all reflect attention to detail. The writer has obviously proofread his/her work.	Outstanding!	Very good	Good	Fair	Poor