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Science Newsletter/Newspaper Article Rubric 
Science Newsletter/Newspaper Article Rubric
Rubric Code: W742C8
By hlecuyer
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Organization

Poor

Writing is not clearly organized. Paragraphs may have multiple topics making it unclear. Few transitions from one paragraph to another. Topic sentences are not clearly stated and writing tends to stray off topic.
Fair

Writing may be clearly organized. Paragraphs mostly remain on one topic with some straying from the topic. Mostly clear transitions from one paragraph to another. Topic sentences are generally clear and concise with few errors.
Good

Writing is clearly organized. Paragraphs remain on one topic. Clear transitions from one paragraph to another. Topic sentences are clear and concise.
Content

Poor

The article presents
few facts and more
opinions. It fails to
present an effective argument. It
contains irrelevant
details and is written
in a narrative style.
Headline/title is
missing or
inaccurate. Little or
no attempts made
to follow news
article format or
sequencing of
information.
There are numerous
errors in grammar,
punctuation, or
spelling that make it
difficult to
understand the
article. No process/tas
Fair

The article presents a moderately effective argument, using most aspects. Most details are relevant,
and the tone varies
between narrative
and journalistic.
The headline/title is
not written
effectively. Attempts
were made to
present the
information in
correct form and
order.
There are several
errors in grammar,
punctuation, or
spelling, but they do
not hinder
comprehension. Not all process/task criteria have been meet. 4 or mor
Good

The article presents
factual information,
and incorporates all relevant information to the author's argument. It
contains relevant
details, and the
writing style is clear,
using journalistic
language.
The article has a
headline/title. The
information is
presented in the
form of a lead
paragraph, followed
by supporting
paragraphs.
There are few or no
errors in grammar
punctuation, or
spelling. All process/task criteria h
Other

Poor

Writing contains poor grammar which interferes with meaning. Writing lacks control of usage. The page is less than 1 page in length.
Fair

Some grammar mistakes but it does not interfere with meaning. Some mechanical errors but does not interfere with meaning. The article is less than 2 pages in length.
Good

Grammar has very few mistakes which do not interfere with meaning. Mechanical errors are few and far between. No constant pattern of errors. The article is 2 pages in length.
References

Poor

No reference page is present.
Fair

A reference page is included but does not properly use APA style.
Good

A reference page is included and most sources are correctly cited in APA style.




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