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CJUS 840

Literature Review Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91 %

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Thesis Statement & Introduction

34.5 to 37.5 points:

A clear, concise thesis statement that is the foundation of the literature review.

31.5 to 34.25 points:

The thesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part. The subject matter is introduced.

1 to 31.25 points:

One or more of the elements were not adequately included.

0 points

Not present

Content

59.75 to 65 points:

An exhaustive review of the academic literature regarding the thesis topic with proper citations and APA formatting.

54.5 to 59.5 points:

The literature review is presented for the most part.

1 to 54.25 points:

The literature review was not adequately presented.

0 points

Not present

Conclusion

34.5 to 37.5 points:

The literature review has a strong conclusion with recommendations and implications for the future discussed.

31.5 to 34.25 points:

The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part.

1 to 31.25 points:

The conclusion needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Grammar and Spelling

14 to 15 points:

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

12.75 to 13.75 points:

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 12.5 points:

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not present

Current APA Format Compliance

14 to 15 points:

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.

12.75 to 13.75 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 12.5 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

Not present

Source Count

14 to 15 points:

The minimum source count of 15 sources is met or exceeded.

12.75 to 13.75 points

The minimum source count of 15 sources is not met.

1 to 12.5 points

The minimum source count of 15 sources is not met.

0 points

Not present

Page Length

14 to 15 points:

12-15 double-spaced pages of content, not counting the title page, abstract, or references.

12.75 to 13.75 points

1 page more or less than the assigned length range.

1 to 12.5 points

More than 1 page more or less than the assigned length range.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/200

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