CLR

Criterion

HD (≥51)

DI (45-50)

CR (39-44)

PA (30-38)

F (<30)

Title (2%)

· Summarises the main theme and has: “A Critical Literature Review” in the title.

· Concise, clear, and informative title

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Introduction/background (10%)

· Topic competently introduced including problem statement, the rationale for doing a review with justification and beneficial aspects.

· Background studies provided showing the importance of what is known on the topic and defining key terms/theories.

· Research question/purpose of review explaining what it intends to accomplish

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Method (no marks but must be included in final review)

· The complete, revised version of Assignment 2, including figures and table.

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Results/findings (15%)

Summary of study designs and findings:

· Integrate summary of study designs and findings of included articles

· Include results table/s (e.g. Table 2: sample size, the age range of participants, method of data collection findings, and other relevant study variables)

· Provides a summary of key issues and themes that emerge from the analysis of studies as shown in Table 2

· No provision for interpretation of these studies in this section.

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Discussion (15%)

· Links to Introduction and discusses current knowledge on the topic

· Key findings were critically interpreted and included articles cited (no new results discussed).

· Current issues, concerns, contradictions, viewpoints, and arguments identified

· Comments on strengths and weaknesses of study designs and key findings

· Implications for practice and/or future research discussed

· Justify recommendations for practice change and/or future research, including proposed implementation strategy/study design

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Conclusion and recommendations (8%)

· Summarises the main ideas presented in the review, including recommendations

· No new material, ideas, or citations

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Presentation (5%)

· Appropriate font size, page numbering, subheadings

· Tables and graphics numbered and appropriately titled

· Adheres to word count

· Appropriate for an intelligent audience, not necessarily from the same discipline

· Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no repetition

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.

Referencing (5%)

· APA 7th edition style correctly applied

· Statements correctly supported with appropriate referencing

· References listed correctly

All criteria were met and clearly described.

Some criteria were met and described.

Criteria not met or described.