reviews

1. Due: Retrieve from Class 10 Discussion, and review your peers’ papers from last week by Wednesday’s post in Class 11 discussion postings (Wed. Post)

2. Due: Revised First Third of Lit Review, Rough Draft of Second Third of Lit Review, and Reference List. Post in Class 11 Discussion and the Literature Review Assessment folder (Sat. Post)

3. Due: Post Class 11 Self-Evaluation in Class 11 Assessment Assignment folder (Sat. Post)

Exemplary (8 points): Gives very specific information, addresses all assignment components, and clearly illustrates critical and reflective thinking. The response/completed work is well thought out.

Meets Expectations (6 points): Contains specific information and addresses all assignment components. The response/completed work is relatively detailed and shows some critical and reflective thinking. It is relatively well thought out.

Developing (4 points): Has some specific information and addresses many of the assignment components but is not detailed. The response/completed work is poorly thought out.

Poor (2 points): Is vague and does not address all assignment components. There is no evidence of having given the assignment real thought.

Not Apparent (0 points): No assignment submitted or submitted late.

Exemplary (2 points): Execution is excellent. There are no grammar or writing errors. The writing reads easily and is well organized.

Meets Expectations (1.5 points): Well executed with few grammar or writing errors. The writing reads easily and is fairly well organized.

Developing (1 point): Execution is poor with many grammar or writing errors. The writing is hard to read and poorly organized.

Poor (0.5 points): Very poorly written and very difficult to read. No organization is evident; reads like a last-minute effort.

Not Apparent (0 points): No assignment submitted or submitted late.

/10

Total Points Awarded from Content and Technical Sections

Criteria: The literature review contains the following components.

Maximum Points

Points Received

Organization

1. |_| Includes an introduction, discussion, and summary (at least 10 pages in length).

2. |_|Uses headings and subheadings

3. |_|Moves from general to more specific information

4. |_| Includes a reference list

6

Effectiveness of the Introduction

5. |_| States the broad problem under review

6. |_| Notes any delimitations (The specific area you limited your research to-age, grades, sport, topic areas, etc.).

7. |_| Describes the general structure of the review

4

Currency and Relevance of Literature Cited

8. |_| Includes current studies/articles on the topic (within last 5 years. If older, need to provide reasons for using older research).

10. |_| Identifies the major patterns or trends in the literature

11. |_| Explains why some findings are weak or strong, if

12. |_| Identifies classic or landmark studies, if included

13. |_| Specifies relationships among studies, must compare and contrast findings.

6

Thoroughness and Accuracy of the Literature Reviewed

14. |_| Includes adequate coverage of topic

15. |_| Notes and explains gaps in literature, if exit.

16. |_| Describes pertinent controversies in the field

8

Coherence and Flow or the Path of the Argument

17. |_| Corresponds with topic outline

18. |_| Flows logically from part to part

19. |_| Uses transitional devices to clarify and hold argument together. See listing of transitions.

20. |_| Advances argument with subheadings

6

Effectiveness of Conclusion

21. |_| Makes reference to the problem under review

22. |_| Summarizes the main threads of the literature review, need to site the major findings included

23. |_| Adds conclusion/s

6

Accuracy of Citations and the Reference List

25. |_| Uses at least 12 scholarly resources

26. |_| Uses accurate APA citations in the narrative

27. |_| Uses accurate APA style for entries in reference list

28. |_| Cited references are included as entries in reference list

29. |_| Dates in literature review match dates in reference list

30. |_| Spellings of authors’ names in literature review match reference list

8

Mechanics, Language Use, Grammatical Accuracy

31. |_| Uses appropriate mechanics, language, and grammar throughout (Refer to pages 117-121 in Galvan (2014) for a complete list.)

6

Total Points Possible

50