Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively presents a current, controversial issue of national or international importance.

Proficient - Presents a current, controversial issue of national or international importance. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic – Presents a somewhat current, controversial issue; however, the issue may not be of national or international importance. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present a current, controversial issue; however, significant details are missing, and the issue is not of national or international importance.

Non-Performance - The presentation of a current, controversial issue of national or international importance issue is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes the reason the issue is deemed as news for the local area.

Proficient - Summarizes the reason the issue is deemed as news for the local area. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally summarizes the reason the issue is deemed as news for the local area. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the reason the issue is deemed as news for the local area; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of the reason the issue is deemed news for the local area is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly identifies local media outlets for the presentation of the news stories.

Proficient - Identifies local media outlets for the presentation of the news stories. Minor details are slightly unclear.

Basic - Vaguely identifies local media outlets for the presentation of the news stories. Relevant details are unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify local media outlets for the presentation of the news stories; however, significant details are unclear.

Non-Performance - The identification of local media outlets for the presentation of the news stories is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Closely and clearly adheres to the Local News Media Package Proposal Template.

Proficient - Adheres to the Local News Media Package Proposal Template. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Minimally adheres to the Local News Media Package Proposal Template. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to adhere to the Local News Media Package Proposal Template; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The Local News Media Package Proposal Template 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.