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Newspaper Article Assessment--Opinion Newspaper Article Assessment--Opinion This rubric is to be used to assess a student's final copy of an opinion. Rubric Code: QX679XB By Facilitator Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Assignment Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Newspaper Article Writing
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)	0 (N/A)
Lead/Position	4 Includes an interesting and compelling lead that introduces the issue and states its position in a clear, explicit and creative way.	3 Includes a well-written and interesting lead that describes the issue and includes a clearly stated position.	2 Includes a lead that attempts to describe the issue and establish its position but the position is unclear or confusing.	1 Makes minimal attempt at a lead. Fails to describe the topic and establish its position.	0 The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Content	4 The article supports the position in a way that shows mastery of the topic's content.	3 The article clearly and accurately supports the position.	2 The article's body attempts to support the article's position, but it does so in an unconvincing way, and/or it uses inaccurate facts to support its position.	1 The article's body does not support the article's position, or supports the position in a way that is confusing or inappropriate for a news article.	0 The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Conventions	4 Demonstrates control of the conventions, with no errors	3 Demonstrates control, exhibiting some minor errors that do not hinder comprehension	2 Demonstrates partial control, exhibiting errors that occasionally hinder comprehension	1 Demonstrates a lack of control, exhibiting many errors that make comprehension difficult	0 The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.
Time Management	4 Article submitted on time or early.	3 Article submitted on time. Submitted required copies before class ended.	2 Article submitted on time. Submitted required copies AFTER class.	1 Article submitted late.	0 The article missed its deadline and/or was not completed.