3.5 pages assignment due in 2hrs..Article review simple assignment

Paper Assignment Grading Rubric

Point(s)

Article:

Did you correctly write the APA-style citation?

5

Research Question:

Did you clearly identify the most important/major research question(s) and hypotheses in the study?

10

Sample:

Did you describe the population the researchers wanted to use to answer their question?

Did you describe the research participants (the sample) used in the study, including response rate (if available)?

5

5

Key Variables:

Did you describe the independent variable(s) used in the study? What are the conceptual and operational definitions of the independent variable?

Did you describe the dependent variable(s) used in the study? What are the conceptual and operational definitions of the dependent variable?

5

5

Statistical Techniques:

Did you explain and describe the statistical techniques the researchers used to examine their topic?

10

Research Results:

Did you briefly state the main finding(s) of the study? Did you explain whether results were statistically significant or not?

15

Interpretation:

Did you correctly interpret the numerical results into plain language, explaining what the findings mean in terms of practical significance and implications?

15

Strengths:

Did you explain the main strengths of the researchers’ analytical approach

10

Limitations:

Did you point out any statistical limitations to the researchers’ approach?

Did you suggest a way to improve the analytical approach used by the researchers?

5

5

Mechanics:

Writing Quality: Is your assignment well-written? Is the writing style clear and easy to read? (see guide below for how this will be scored):

5 points = Your writing was very explicit (e.g. the reader did not have to search for the meaning in your written work) and you only used quotations when absolutely appropriate.

3 points = Your writing was explicit (e.g. the reader did not have to search for the meaning in your written work) although you were too liberal with the use of direct quotations.

1 point = It was difficult for the reader to discern the meaning/message in your written work. The information provided was implicit or peripheral (e.g. the reader had to search or found it difficult to understand what you were saying); however, you did use limited quotations when appropriate.

0 points = It was difficult for the reader to discern the meaning/message in your written work. The information provided was implicit or peripheral (e.g. the reader had to search to understand what you were saying) and you were too liberal with use of direct quotations.

5

Total Possible Points

100