7.1 Mock Dissertation: Chapter 2 Literature Review

Topic

Distinguished

Proficient

Apprentice

Novice

Article Selections and Reference List

(30pts possible)

Information is gathered from multiple, research-based article sources. Multiple opinions on the research topic are reviewed. 11-15 articles are included. Reference list is correctly formatted with no APA citation errors in reference list

Information is gathered from multiple, research-based article sources. Minimum of 9 articles are included. Reference list is correctly formatted with minimal APA citation errors in reference list.

Information is gathered from multiple sources. Minimum of 5 articles are included. Reference list is not correctly formatted and/or numerous APA citation errors in reference list.

Information is gathered from limited articles. Less than 5 articles are included. No reference list provided and/or numerous APA citation errors in reference list which impacts finding reference sources.

Topic Development and Literature Review Sequencing and Structure

(30pts possible)

Well organized, demonstrates logical sequencing and structure. Thought process flows for reader comprehension. Details about article selection are present including search engines, search terms and inclusion criteria.

Well organized but demonstrates illogical sequencing and a lack of structure and flow. Details about article selection are present.

Ideas are stated but there is no train of thought or flow.

Lacks structure and organization of thoughts

Introduction to Literature Review and Research Questions

(30pts possible)

A descriptive introduction leads the reader into the research literature review and the purpose of the review is stated and rationalizes the need for the review. Main discussion points are identified. Research question is identified.

An introduction leads the reader into the research literature review and the purpose of the review is stated and rationalizes the need for the review. Research question is identified.

An introduction leads the reader into the research literature review. Doesn’t clearly state research question.

An inadequate introduction is present.

Literature Review includes Background, History, and Conclusions

(30pts possible)

Detailed conclusions are reached from the evidence offered. Evidence is proposed from different views on the research topic. Writer’s view is clearly expressed.

Detailed conclusions are reached from the evidence offered. Evidence is proposed from different views on the research topic.

Conclusions are reached from the evidence offered.

Conclusions are not reached from the evidence offered.

APA Format and Citations, Mechanics, Grammar, and Proofing

(30pts possible)

Post graduate level writing is used to guide reader through ideas and information, 8-10 pages. Post graduate level sentences and paragraphs are used and there are no grammatical errors present. Correct APA citations are used throughout paper.

Post graduate level sentences and paragraphs are used and there are minimal grammatical or spelling errors present. Minimum of 7 pages written. Minimal APA citation errors throughout paper

Paragraph and sentence structures need improvement. Lacks organization.

Minimum of 6 pages written. Numerous APA citation errors throughout paper.

Poorly written paragraphs and sentences. Numerous grammatical and spelling errors which impacts readability.

Less than 5 pages are written.