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Broadcast News Package 
Students will produce a complete broadcast package. (voice-over/soundbites/standup/B-roll
Rubric Code: NX25442
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Interview Preparation

4

Student(s) generate informed questions and set up appointments. Students provided a list of good open ended questions.
3

Student(s) generate questions and set up appointments. Mostly open ended questions were provided.
2

Student(s) generate questions for interviews or set up appointments, but with some help from the teacher.
1

Questions or appointments are teacher generated. Very few or no open ended questions provided.
Script

4

Script is compete, well written and clearly tells the story. Sound bites are introduced smoothly. Stand up statement is strong.
3

Script is complete, tells the story but jumps around a bit. Sound bites introduced but may be incorrectly setup. Stand up relates to story.
2

Script is complete but poorly written and/or Soundbites introduced incorrectly and/or stand up incomplete.
1

Script isn't complete and/or soundbites not introduced and/or stand up not done. Story is disjointed and not well-written.
Story Board

4

Shot list is detailed and organized. Students included all the information needed to go out into the field.
3

Shot list generated and completed
2

Shot list was poorly generated and/ is noticeable in the final project.
1

Shot list was poorly generated and/or not followed.
Production
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Interview Setup/Q & A

4

All W's and H are accurately and logically answered Student(s) generated informed questions and set up appointments. Open ended questions are complete.
3

W's and H are accurately and logically answered.
Open ended questions are asked
2

Some of the W's and H are asked, but follow-up questions are missing which would have added to the story. Mostly closed ended questions
1

Poor questioning and listening skills .
Interview Conducting

4

Rule of Thirds and composition of subject well-done. Background of subject and shot well throughout.
3

Student conducts appropriate interviews of sources.

Composition of subject is good.
2

Interviews completed, but not well-done.
1

Student(s) conducted interview or not interview at all and/or it is conducted immaturely and inaccurately.
NarrationVoice over

4

Audio does not have grammatical errors, well-paced. Talent is easily understood. Tells a good story. No blanks between soundbites.
3

No grammatical errors, but sentence structure distracts the listener. A few blanks between soundbites.
2

Some grammatical errors. Script structure awkward for the listener. Way too many blanks between soundbites. The story lags.
1

Poorly written and poorly paced. Very little narration. Poor story telling.
B-Roll

4

Location shots, composition, choice of visuals add to the package. Camera work is superb. WOCHU is included.
3

B-roll is good, but shots could have been more varied. Camera work is good. Most of WOCHU is included
2

The B-roll and composition is boring and fails to catch viewer's attention. Camera work needs attention. Very little variation of shots.
1

Poor B-roll. Limited effort is obvious in location shots and composition. Poor camera work. No WOCHU at all.
Post-Production
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Editing

4

Varied shots and crisp editing moves story along. Visually attractive and follows storyline.
3

Visual storytelling good , but the editing could be cleaner.
2

Editing distracts from the story in a few areas.
1

Poorly edited and the viewer is distracted throughout the package.
Effects/Text

4

Effects/Transitions are justified and lower-third text applied to subjects and talent.
3

Effects and lower third text evident.
2

Effects may be overdone and lower thirds not applied where needed.
1

Effects missing or overdone. Limited or no lower third text.
Natural Sound/ Audio Levels

4

Student makes appropriate audio adjustments for voice overs, natural sound and interviewees.
3

Audio adjustments could have been made in the segment, but overall well done.
2

Audio levels are distracting in areas of the package.
1

Audio levels are poorly monitored. This would not be air able.
Story Content
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Standup

4

The standup bridges well and is not only creative but adds to the overall appeal of the story. Composition is excellent.
3

The standup is included in the package.
2

The standup does not add to the story and is not scripted well .
1

The standup is either missing or poorly done.
Artistic Technique

4

Original. Visually engaging. Style compliments and enhances message.
3

Package done well, but lacks artistic elements.
2

Package complete with elements, but falls below expectations.
1

Package incomplete or falls well below expectiations.
Effective Message

4

Story unfolds in a logical and intriguing way. Demonstrates original thinking and careful scripting.
3

Story follows a logical thread and holds interest.
- Video reflects script and supports message.
2

Story follows a logical thread but fails to hold interest.
1

Story is disjointed and hard to follow. Information is confusing.



Keywords:
  • News Story, Broadcast Journalism, news package

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