Editorial Rubric A 5 point rubric with performance descriptions for the editorial mode of writing
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Scan the article.
Do you believe what is written in the article? Pull out the main arguments made by the writer, and quotes, statistics and facts
Identify clearly what the controversy is about briefly mentioning both pro and con.
What issue(s) is (are) addressed?What is the main argument and/or conclusion?
• What evidence is put forward to support the argument(s) and/or conclusion(s)?
• What are the differing points of views related to the issue?
• What side of the issue is not represented?
• Why is it difficult to resolve this issue?
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FILL IN SHEET
State the controversial topic ( pro versus con)
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Summarize the article using standard journalists' questions (notes only)
What
Why
Where
When
How
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Identify the stakeholder group that the writer belongs to.
What kind? (Government; Industry; Journalistic source; Nonprofit organization; Peer-reviewed source)
Would the stakeholder have a reason to sway the opinion of the reader?
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Summarize the article
A -ARGUMENT/THESIS
1.
2. EVIDENCE (proof: facts, statistics)
B -ARGUMENT/THESIS
1.
2. EVIDENCE (proof: facts, statistics)
C - ARGUMENTS/THESIS
1.
2. EVIDENCE (proof: facts, statistics)
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CONCLUSION: This article is PRO...NEUTRAL...CON (circle one)
Did the writer leave out important information? If so, what?
