Distinguished - Correctly identifies all of the errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Proficient - Correctly identifies most of the errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Basic - Correctly identifies some of the errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Below Expectations - Correctly identifies less than half of the errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Non-Performance - The identification of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Correctly utilizes AP styles to edit each story.

Proficient - Utilizes AP style to edit each story; a few AP style rules were overlooked.

Basic - Utilizes AP styles to edit each story; major components of AP style rules were overlooked.

Below Expectations - Attempts to utilize AP style to edit each story; however, most of the edits did not follow AP style rules.

Non-Performance - The utilization of AP styles to edit each story is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Explains all editorial decisions made in each story.

Proficient - Explains most of the editorial decisions made in each story.

Basic - Explains some editorial decisions made in some of the stories. 

Below Expectations - Explains very few editorial decisions made in some of the stories. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of editorial decisions made in each story is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly revises each story using appropriate journalistic style.

Proficient - Revises each story using appropriate journalistic style. Some minor revisions are missing.

Basic - Revises each story using appropriate journalistic style; however, relevant revisions are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to revise each story using appropriate journalistic style; however, significant revisions are missing.

Non-Performance - The revision of each story using appropriate journalistic style is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.