Comm 3505 News Report Grading Template----------------------------------------------------------------- Name__________________

Preface

_____ Is there a clear explanation for what event the reporter attended? (2)

_____ Is there an explanation for why the reporter chose this event and what made it newsworthy? (2)

_____ Is there an identification of what kinds of issues the reporter might choose to follow? (2)

_____ Is there a summary of responses to the five question test for topic selection? (2)

_____ Is there a completed 7-step template? (2)

Report

_____ Is the headline effective? (2)

_____ Is the subheadline effective? (1)

_____ Is the byline present? (1)

_____Is the story formatted in columns? (1)

_____Does the story use a captioned illustration? (1)

_____ Is the lead effective? (2)

_____ Does the reporter follow the inverted pyramid effectively? (2)

_____ Does the reporter use appropriate attributions following AP style? (2)

_____ Does the reporter use effective transitions? (2)

_____ Is the report accurate, factual and grammatical? (4)

_____ Are all required elements present? (1)

_____ Is the language used clear and effective? (4)

_____ Is the story well supported with accurate quotations from interviews and other documented sources? (4)

_____ Does the story answer all necessary questions? (3)

Grade points:_______(out of 40 possible)