Assessment Template

Student:
Class:
Assignment:

Story Assessment

(A detailed assessment, with each category worth a total of 20 pts.)

Originality & Style:

(How fresh or insightful is the story; how compelling and readable?)

Reporting & Sourcing:
(Are the facts plentiful, meaningful and accurate; are the sources credible is there appropriate context?)

Quotes:
(Are the quotes meaningful and move the story forward?)

Organization:
(Does the story flow logically, its theme clear news hook and nut and so-what grafs strong?)

Mechanics:
(How strong are style grammar, syntax, vocabulary, graphs and sentences?)

Other comments:

Grade: