Banning the Catcher

Uses multiple appropriate sources, in context and cites them properly.

Uses a source appropriately, in context and cites it properly. 

Uses a source but hasn't appropriately placed it in context or cited it correctly. 

Article is in a journalistic style, uses objectivity but also presents a formal and logical argument for their position. Board meeting follows professional procedures and presents a fruitful and informative debate.

Article presents a position but lacks organization, logical formation of ideas. Board meeting presents a fruitful debate but lacks formal procedure or organization. 

Article presents position but is not supported or support is out of context, organization needs a lot of work. Board meeting presents position or positions but supporting ideas are out of context, formal procedure needs a lot of work.

Article presents no position, no support, organization needs a lot of work. Board meeting presents no position, no support, and formal procedure needs a lot of work. 

Article contains, no grammar or spelling errors, properly cited articles and quotes, form is in journalistic presentation. Board meeting uses formal professional speech, supporting evidence is cited appropriately.

Article contains some grammar or spelling errors, most quotes are cited correctly. Board meeting uses professional speech most of the time, most evidence is cited correctly. 

Article contains many grammar and spelling errors, many quotes are cited incorrectly. Board meeting uses mostly informal speech, evidence is not properly cited. 

Article contains excessive errors. Board meeting tone and form is informal and or inappropriate evidence is cited incorrectly or not at all.