NEWS (Chapter 6) 15 POINTS Content & Development 3 Points Organization & Structure 3 Points Format, Punctuation & Spelling 3 Points Poor Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and/or persuasive. Little use of direct quotes indicates weaknesses in interviewing. Many questions readers might have are left unanswered. Headline Bonus Point Poor Easily overlooked by the reader. Provides the reader with little content information. Written in past tense. Weak verbs are used. Excellent Article is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. No faults with respect to spelling/accentuation or punctuation. Copy adheres to AP style. Good Article contains few grammatical errors. Vocabulary somewhat limited. Poor The final deadline was not met. Excellent Structure of the article adheres to the inverted pyramid. Paragraphs are short enough to maintain visual interest. Transitions allow information to flow easily for maximum readability. Use of direct and indirect quotations is balanced. Good Article follows most guidelines. Occasional faults in spelling/accentuation or punctuation. Poor Numerous grammatical and mechanical errors interfere with readability. Excellent Content is comprehensive and accurate with a compelling lead that answers the five W’s and H. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with accurate details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear. Direct and indirect quotations are used to add authority to the writing. Details show evidence of effective interviewing. Facts are presented objectively with a lack of editorializing. Good Organization and structure detract from the content. Paragraph transitions require improvement. Poor Article lacks many elements of the correct format. Frequent errors in spelling/accentuation or punctuation. Article is inadequate/excessive in length. Deadlines 3 Points Good Content is not comprehensive. Lead is adequate. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. Limited use of quotations demonstrates weakness in interviewing. Some questions readers might have are left unanswered. Poor Structure of the article interferes with readability. Article is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts. Grammar & Vocabulary 3 Point NAME Excellent Standard rules of grammar and usage are followed. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. Writing employs strong use of precise vocabulary. Good Only the final deadline was met. Good Moderately engages the reader. Somewhat summarizes the content of the story. Written in past tense. Verbs of being and infinitives are used. Excellent All deadlines were met. Excellent Effectively engages the reader. Written in present tense. Accurately summarizes the content of the story. Strong verbs are used.