Rubric Details Maximum Score 100 points Topic 5 possible points (5%) Specific

Rubric Details

Maximum Score

100 points

Topic

5 possible points (5%)

Specific Aims

8 possible points (8%)

Exemplary

States concisely the goals of the proposed review and summarizes the expected outcome(s). Predictions about expected results follow from literature review.

7 – 8

Accomplished

States concisely the goals of the proposed review and summarizes the expected outcome(s). The objectives of the work are clear, but the motivation from the literature is unclear.

4 – 5

Developing

States concisely the goals of the proposed review but they are not supported by the literature.

1 – 3

Skill is absent

Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic or purpose of the paper.

0 – 0

Organization & Flow of the paper

10 possible points (10%)

Exemplary

Paper flows easily from one issue to the next. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

9 – 10

Accomplished

Paper flows with only occasional disjointedness. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all or almost sources.

7 – 8

Developing

Paper flows with some disjointedness. The author’s writing demonstrates a weak understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all or almost sources

4 – 6

Skill is absent

The paper does not flow and is disjointed. Although the author tied together information derived from some sources, this is done sporadically.

0 – 1

Literature cited

10 possible points (10%)

Exemplary

The appropriate papers on the research topic are covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance to the literature proposal is unquestionable.

9 – 10

Accomplished

Major papers on the research topic are included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. Significance to the literature proposal’s topic is evident.

7 – 8

Developing

A few (1-3) major papers on the research topic are missing. The research included is not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. Significance to the paper’s topic is unclear at times.

4 – 6

Skill is absent

Major papers on the research topic are omitted from the introduction. The research included is of little significance to the paper’s topic.

0 – 3

Analysis & synthesis of literature

30 possible points (30%)

Exemplary

Literature is summarized, analyzed and synthesized appropriately in relation to the paper’s topic.

27 – 30

Accomplished

The articles reviewed are summarized accurately, but not evaluated and synthesized. There are no errors in the study descriptions.

20 – 26

Developing

The articles reviewed are not evaluated and synthesized. There are a few (3) errors in the study summaries.

6 – 19

Skill is absent

The summaries are frequently inaccurate and lack evaluation/synthesis.

0 – 5

Sources

7 possible points (7%)

Exemplary

5-6 relevant and authoritative sources. Included are both general background and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such and used appropriately.

7 – 7

Accomplished

4-5 relevant and authoritative sources, but all are from the same medium. General-background sources have been neglected and popular literature has not been acknowledged as such.

5 – 6

Developing

Fewer than 4 relevant and authoritative sources, or fewer than two of the sources are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Websites used (credible or not).

2 – 4

Skill is absent

Two or more of the sources are irrelevant or not authoritative. Peer-reviewed articles and scholarly books have not been utilized. Websites used (credible or not).

0 – 1

APA 7th ed.formatting

15 possible points (15%)

Exemplary

Essential information was accurate and complete; including cover sheet, headings, citations, references, etc.

15 – 15

Accomplished

The author followed APA formatting; however, 1-2 APA errors were evident.

13 – 14

Developing

The author approximated APA formatting; however, several (3-5) APA errors were evident.

10 – 12

Skill is absent

The author did not follow APA formatting (6+ errors) and/or essential information was missing.

0 – 9

Clarity of writing & writing technique

10 possible points (10%)

Exemplary

Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer incorporates the active voice when appropriate and supports ideas with examples. Author wrote in past tense when appropriate. No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.

10 – 10

Accomplished

Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is sometimes repetitive. Few (1-4) spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.

7 – 9

Developing

Writing is unclear and unnecessary words are often used. Passive voice is abundant. Meaning is often hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is too repetitive. A number of spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made (5-8).

2 – 6

Skill is absent

It is hard to know what the author is trying to express. Writing is convoluted. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are evident (8+ errors).

0 – 1

Editing based on Feedback

5 possible points (5%)

Exemplary

All feedback/comments on earlier drafts were adequately addressed in the final draft.

5 – 5

Accomplished

Approximately 20% of feedback/comments on earlier drafts were not adequately addressed in the final draft.

4 – 4

Developing

Approximately 50% of feedback/comments on earlier drafts were not adequately addressed in the final draft.

2 – 4

Skill is absent

Approximately 80% of feedback/comments on earlier drafts were not adequately addressed in the final draft.

0 – 1