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Broadcast News Package 
Broadcast News Package
Students will produce a complete broadcast package with a voice-over, soundbites, a standup and B-roll.
Rubric Code: R23BW77
By wvance76
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Pre Production (25% of grade)
  10

(N/A)

8-9

(N/A)

5-7

(N/A)

1-4

(N/A)

Interview Preparation

10

Student(s) generate informed questions and set up appointments. Students provided a list of good open ended questions.
8-9

Student(s) generate questions and set up appointments. Mostly open ended questions were provided.
5-7

Student(s) generate questions for interviews or set up appointments, but with some help from the teacher.
1-4

Questions or appointments are teacher generated. Very few or no open ended questions provided.
A/V Script & Transcript

10

Is compete, well written and clearly tells the story. Sound bites are introduced smoothly. Stand up statement is strong.
8-9

Is complete, tells the story but jumps around a bit. Sound bites introduced but may be incorrectly setup. Stand up relates to story.
5-7

Is complete but poorly written and/or Soundbites introduced incorrectly and/or stand up incomplete.
1-4

Isn't complete and/or soundbites not introduced and/or stand up not done. Story is disjointed and not well-written.
Production (25% of grade)
  10

(N/A)

8-9

(N/A)

5-7

(N/A)

1-4

(N/A)

Interview Setup/Q & A

10

All W's and H are accurately and logically answered Student(s) generated informed questions and set up appointments. Open ended questions are complete.
8-9

W's and H are accurately and logically answered.
Open ended questions are asked
5-7

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
1-4

Poor questioning and listening skills .
Interview Conducting

10

Rule of Thirds and composition of subject well-done. Background of subject and shot well throughout.
8-9

Student conducts appropriate interviews of sources.

Composition of subject is good.
5-7

Interviews completed, but not well-done.
1-4

Student(s) conducted interview or not interview at all and/or it is conducted immaturely and inaccurately.
B-Roll/Equipment

10

Location shots, composition, choice of visuals add to the package. Camera work is superb. Planned ahead – brought extra batteries, headphones, SD card, etc
8-9

B-roll is good, but shots could have been more varied. Camera work is good. Forgot some equipment - wasn't prepared in case something went wrong.
5-7

The B-roll and composition is boring and fails to catch viewer's attention. Camera work needs attention. Very little variation of shots. Did not plan ahead and forgot a lot of back-up equipemnt
1-4

Poor B-roll. Limited effort is obvious in location shots and composition. Poor camera work. Did not plan ahead at all.
Reporter Track

10

Audio does not have grammatical errors, well-paced. Talent is easily understood. Tells a good story. No blanks between soundbites.
8-9

No grammatical errors, but sentence structure distracts the listener. A few blanks between soundbites.
5-7

Some grammatical errors. Script structure awkward for the listener. Way too many blanks between soundbites. The story lags.
1-4

Poorly written and poorly paced. Very little narration. Poor story telling.
Post-Production (25% of grade)
  10

(N/A)

8-9

(N/A)

5-7

(N/A)

1-4

(N/A)

Shot selection

10

Varied shots and crisp editing moves story along. Visually attractive and follows storyline.
8-9

Visual storytelling good , but the editing could be cleaner.
5-7

Editing distracts from the story in a few areas.
1-4

Poorly edited and the viewer is distracted throughout the package.
Music, NATs, Voice Overs, Effects/Transitions

10

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

Student makes appropriate audio adjustments for voice overs, natural sound and interviewees.
8-9

Effects and lower third text evident.

Audio adjustments could have been made in the segment, but overall well done.
5-7

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

Audio levels are distracting in areas of the package.
1-4

Effects missing or overdone. Limited or no lower third text.

Audio levels are poorly monitored. This would not be air able.
Story Content (25% of grade)
  10

(N/A)

8-9

(N/A)

5-7

(N/A)

1-4

(N/A)

Standup

10

The standup bridges well and is not only creative but adds to the overall appeal of the story. Composition is excellent.
8-9

The standup is included in the package.
5-7

The standup does not add to the story and is not scripted well .
1-4

The standup is either missing or poorly done.
Artistic Technique/Effective Message

10

Original. Visually engaging. Style compliments and enhances message.

Story unfolds in a logical and intriguing way. Demonstrates original thinking and careful scripting.
8-9

Package done well, but lacks artistic elements.

Story follows a logical thread and holds interest.
- Video reflects script and supports message.
5-7

Package complete with elements, but falls below expectations.

Story follows a logical thread but fails to hold interest.
1-4

Package incomplete or falls well below expectations.

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



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  • News Story, Broadcast Journalism, news package

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