Content (30) | Excellent 6 | Good 5 | Acceptable 4 | Attempted 3 | Unacceptable 1 | |
Length | Within 2% | Within 5% | Within 10% | Within 25% | Not w/i 25% | |
Headline | Attracts w/ well-chosen words | Informs w/ effective words | Uses at least 1 effective, non-passive verb | Uses at least 1 relevant verb | Omits a relevant verb | |
Lead | Grabs & informs w/ style & brevity | Informs w/o wasted words | Important details in brief, useful order | Some attempt at a news feature lead | No clear lead; may echo essay or TV | |
Paragraphs | 1 idea or speaker each; 2-3 short sentences | Mostly 1 idea each; short sentences | Good focus, w/ few or no length issues | Organized but essay-style; need trimming | Focus and length need additional work. | |
Sources (Interviews) | 4+ good sources | 3 good sources | 2 good sources | 1 source | 0 sources | |
AP Style (10) | Excellent 10 | Good 8 | Acceptable 7 | Attempted 6 | Unacceptable 4 | |
Review: CopyEditing.doc | Perfect | Few, trivial lapses | Mostly correct | Some attempt at AP Style | Significant AP Style lapses | |