Story

1. Does the lead accurately reflect the story?
2. Does the author follow AP style through out?
3. Does the author get all numbers correct?
4. Are all calculations correct (e.g., percent change)?
5. Does the author properly contextualize the numbers?

Graphic

1. Does each graphic connect to the story?
2. Does the author interpret the meaning of the graphic in the text?
3. Are all numbers correct in the graphic?
4. Did the author use the right type of chart for the information being conveyed?
5. Is the graphic well designed? Does it pass the ink-to-data ratio test?