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CATEGORY

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Editorial (4 pages)

Accurate details; answers why the information is significant to broadcasting; a clear understanding of topic(s)/issue(s).

Accurate details; mostly answers why the information is significant to broadcasting; a clear understanding of topic(s)/issue(s).

Details occasionally inaccurate or misleading; why the information is significant to broadcasting; topic(s)/issue(s).

Details typically inaccurate, misleading or not a clear of significance to broadcasting; topic(s)/issue(s).

Who, What, When, Where & How

All articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where why (and possibly how).

95-80% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why (and possibly how).

75-79% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (and possibly how).

Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (and possibly how).

Graphics

Graphics significantly contribute to the story; are in focus and well-cropped.

Graphics contribute to the story; are in focus and well-cropped.

Some graphics are related to the story they accompany; might be issues with image quality.

More than 20% of the graphics are not clearly related to the story OR not enough graphics were used; might be numerous issues with image quality.

Spelling, Grammar, etc.

No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.

No more than three spelling or grammar errors.

Between four and five errors.

Six or more errors.

Citing Source(s)

Source(s) cited properly and are complete.

Source(s) cited but at least one or a few errors.

A few errors with citing of sources; errors can be failure to follow MLA style.

Citing of sources incomplete or contains numerous errors.

Interview of Industry Person

Quality information with quotes obtained via in-person or phone, from an industry person to be eligible for an outstanding grade.

 

 

The use of email to conduct your interview (not including preliminary discussion) will likely result in a poor evaluation.