Journalism- Rubrics Fall 2013

Journalism Rubric for blog Posts

Expectation / Points / Points Earned
Writing Standards:
·  The blog post is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
·  Ideas and responses are communicated clearly and coherently. / 10
Elaboration/Analysis:
·  Blog post focuses on depth over breadth
·  Ideas and connections are fully expanded upon
·  Comment features analysis rather than summary / 10
Blog Etiquette:
·  Comment follows all Blog Etiquette Guidelines / 5
TOTAL: / 25

Journalism Rubric for Analysis Of News Piece

Expectation / Points / Points Earned
Writing Standards:
·  The blog post is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
·  Ideas and responses are communicated clearly and coherently. / 10
Elaboration/Analysis:
·  Blog post focuses on depth over breadth
·  Ideas and connections are fully expanded upon
·  Comment features analysis rather than summary / 10
Blog Etiquette:
·  Comment follows all Blog Etiquette Guidelines / 5
Blog Requirements:
·  Date of News Item is within four days of submission.
·  Summary of News Item and Link to News Item is provided.
·  Post is submitted by final deadline. / 5
TOTAL: / 30

Rubric for Weekly Contributions-

Expectation / Points / Points Earned
Attendance and Time Management- Student
·  Is Present and on time
·  Is Self Directed, Focused, On Task from beginning to end of class / 5
Productive- Student
·  Posts Material in correct format with photo, byline, categories and tags
·  Completes background research, including direct quotes, links
·  Creates effective headline that attracts views and interest
·  Helps classmates by proofreading, suggesting format and material / 10
Promotion – Student
·  Contributes to social media by following blog, commenting on classmates’articles and posts, posting to Facebook and Twitter accounts
·  involves Morgan student body in pieces: interviews, surveys, etc. / 5
Journalism Principles- Student
·  Upholds principles of journalism throughout week / 5
TOTAL: / 25