JRN201.W2NS1.03.2016

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Creates an Engaging Headline

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Creates an engaging and effective headline.

Proficient - Creates an engaging headline; however, the headline is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Creates an engaging headline; however, the headline is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a headline; however, the headline is not engaging and significantly underdeveloped.

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


Writes the Story According to the Inverted Pyramid

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Correctly writes a story that arranges information from most relevant to least relevant according to the rules of the Inverted Pyramid.

Proficient - Writes a story that arranges information from most relevant to least relevant according to the rules of the Inverted Pyramid; however, minor details are out of order.

Basic - Writes a story that arranges information from most relevant to least relevant according to the rules of the Inverted Pyramid; however, relevant details are out of order.

Below Expectations - Attempts to write a story that arrange information from most relevant to least relevant according to the rules of the Inverted Pyramid; however, significant details are out of order.

Non-Performance - The story written according to the Inverted Pyramid is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Summarizes Facts or Statistics That Are Relevant to the Story, and Develops the Story for the Local Audience

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Effectively summarizes facts or statistics that are relevant to the story, and thoroughly develops the story for the local audience.

Proficient - Summarizes facts or statistics that are relevant to the story, and develops the story for the local audience. Minor details are missing.

Basic – Briefly summarizes facts or statistics that are relevant to the story, and minimally develops the story for the local audience. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize facts or statistics that are relevant to the story and develop the story for the local audience; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of facts or statistics and the story for the local audience are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Compares Two Opposing Opinions about the Topic

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Fully and effectively compare two opposing opinions about the topic.

Proficient - Compares two opposing opinions about the topic; minor details are missing.

Basic - Vaguely compares two opposing opinions about the topic; relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare two opposing opinions about the topic; significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The comparison of two opposing opinions is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Adheres to the Print News Story Templates, and Incorporates One Visual Element to Enhance Each Print Story

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Fully adheres to the Print News Story Templates, and incorporates at least one visual element to enhance each print story.

Proficient -Adheres the Print News Story Templates, and incorporates one visual element to enhance each print story; minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally adheres to the Print News Story Templates, and incorporates one visual element to enhance each print story; relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to adhere to the Print News Story Templates and incorporate one visual element to enhance each print story; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Print News Story Templates and visual element are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

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.


Written Communication: AP Formatting

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately uses AP formatting consistently throughout the paper.

Proficient - Exhibits AP formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of AP formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all AP requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of AP formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as AP.

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


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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