[6 Traits Rubric] [+1 (Presentation) Rubric] [Design Principals] [Word Processing and Graphics Checklist]
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1 (Presentation) Rubric (PDF)
 Ideas |
The ideas are the heart of the message, the content
of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich
and develop that theme.
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| Organization |
Organization
is the internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central
meaning, the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of the ideas.
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| Voice |
The voice
is the heart and soul, the magic, the will, along with the feeling
and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words.
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| Word
Choice |
Word
choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and
enlightens the reader.
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| Sentence
Fluency |
Sentence
fluency is the rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of work
patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear - not just
to the eye.
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| Convention |
Conventions are the mechanical correctness
of the piece - spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals,
and punctuation.
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| Presentation |
Presentation zeros in on the form and layout of the text and its readability: the piece should be pleasing to the eye. |
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Alignment |
Plan ahead. Elements should connect to other elements
for a clean, fresh look.
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Proximity |
Items that relate to each other should be grouped
together. This helps organization and reduces visual clutter.
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Contrast |
If font, size, style, shape, images are not the
same, make them very different.
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Repetition |
Repeat visual elements throughout the piece. This
helps organization.
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Word
Processing and Graphics Checklist (PDF)
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