Jour 3200 Grading

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Course Assignment/Grades

300-400 word articles written for the AASU student newspaper, Inkwell -- 3 x 25 points each	= 75
In-class exercises and written assignments-- 10 x 10 points each	= 100
Weekly Journal (blog)	= 100
Final Essay	= 25
Participation: this will take into account absences, tardiness, class attitude, and group work	= 100
TOTAL	= 400

The number and nature of assignments may be adjusted to fit the needs of the class.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be based on an average of the grades you have earned:

90-100%

= A

80-89%

= B

70-79%

= C

60-69%

= D

59 and below

= F

Grading Criteria For Articles

Articles written for this course will be graded based on several criteria:

*Content* *60 Points*	Points Earned XX/60	Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Article is 200-500 words in length. Shows proper documentation and attribution of sources and references. The article meets standards of journalistic excellence. The article is written in third-person point of view or limited first-person narration.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. Content discusses a local, regional or national current event or political issue that has personal application to the student's environment.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis. Quotes, where needed.

*Organization / Development* *20 Points*	Points Earned XX/20	Additional Comments:
Article has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Inverted pyramid, or hour-glass, etc
Article develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
Lead provides sufficient background on the story and previews major points.
Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the article, and may review the major points.
Transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.
Tone is appropriate to the content and article.

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