Microsoft Publisher Newsletter Rubric created with TaskStream (www.taskstream.com)
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Article on Editorial Topic
There is an article on the Editorial topic but it is clear that the writer does not understand the issue. 
There is an article on the Editorial topic but it is incomplete and/or not well written. 

There is an article on the Editorial topic that is adequately written and addresses many aspects of the concept. 
The newsletter contains a well written, comprehensive article on the Editorial topic that addresses most aspects of the concept. 
 
Grammar and Spelling
There are many grammar and spelling errors on the Newsletter 
There are a some grammar and spelling errors on the Newsletter 
There are one or two spelling or grammar errors on the Newsletter 
There are no grammar or spelling errors on the Newsletter. 
 
Use of Graphics
There are graphics but they are inappropriate in topic, size or placement 
There are graphics but they are not applicable to the topic being addressed. 
There are some graphics but they could be sized or placed better. 
Graphics are appropriate for the topics on the page and placed and sized appropriately. 
 
Organization and Layout
The newsletter is disorganized and difficult to navigate through. 
There is a hint of organization and an attempt to layout the newsletter in an orderly fashion. 
The newsletter shows some effort has been applied to the organization and layout. 
The Newsletter is well organized and the layout makes the newsletter easy and interesting to read.
 
Citing of Sources for graphics and articles
There is an attempt at citing sources but the citations are incorrect. 
Some of the articles,sources for articles and graphic images have been correctly cited. 
Most of the articles,sources for articles and graphic images have been correctly cited. 
All articles,sources for articles and graphic images have been correctly cited.