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Rubric Code: W235C6X
By pavlickk2
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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10

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12

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15

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Interviews/Sources

Establishes a memorable, rounded profile through multiple sources, interviews and research.
5

Only one source, virtually no background research.
10

Two sources but supporting source is peripheral and uninteresting. Some background research.
12

Three relevant sources but tend to be repetitive and paint a monochromatic image of the subject. Good background research.
15

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 lede and places the nut graf high up in the story.
5

Who is this person??? Why should I care???
No observations or meaningful details.
10

Opens slowly or a little flat, offering only bio-style information and no captivation.
12

Draws reader in with an interesting beginning but fails to follow through and put subject into the wider context of the story.
15

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.
5

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.
10

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.
12

Pretty interesting person.
Good, mostly colourful quotes flowing fairly smoothly to paint an interesting picture. Good detail and some descriptive storytelling techniques.
15

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.
Style, Grammar, & Spelling

A clean, grammatically solid story adhering to style
5

It's a mess. Multiple (seven or more) errors in grammar and sentence structure; improper quotation style.

**Ten or more style, grammatical, spelling, and/or accuracy errors equals a zero, "0," on the entire story.
10

Four or more style, grammatical, and/or spelling errors.
12

A few (no more than three) small style or grammatical errors, but otherwise clean.
15

Other than a stray comma or two, a perfectly clean story with no errors in style, grammar or spelling. Ready for publication.
Accuracy, Facts, & Names

Everything checks out. Names, numbers, titles, job descriptions, and program names are accurate.
5

Three errors or more.

**Ten or more style, grammatical, spelling, and/or accuracy errors equals a zero, "0," on the entire story.
10

Two errors.
12

One error.
15

No errors.
Source List & Word Count

LIST SOURCES’ NAMES, CONTACT INFORMATION, WHEN AND HOW THEY WERE INTERVIEWED AT END OF STORY. LIST WORD COUNT AFTER SOURCES (you will lose one letter grade if these are missing...half a letter grade if one is missing)
5

More than one of the following are missing: sources names, contact information, interview details, or word count.

**One letter grade reduction
10

One of the following is missing: sources names, contact information, interview details, or word count.

**Half letter grade reduction
12
15

Sources' names, contact information, and interview details are included. Word count is listed after source information.



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