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EDUC 840

Journal Critique Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Critique Article Topic

10 points

Selected article addresses one of the assigned topics per the instructions regarding current trends/issues in education.

9 points

Selected article addresses a topic that coincides with current trends/issues in education.

1 to 8 points

Selected article is appropriate, but may or may not address a topic that coincides with current trends/issues in education

0 points Not Present

Critique Summary Paragraph

19 to 20 points

A complete summary of the article that includes 4 or more of key points of the journal article are present and concisely summarized with balance, clarity, and relevance of the author’s position.

17 to 18 points

An adequate summary of the article that includes 4 or more of key points of the journal article are present and reasonably summarized with balance, clarity, and relevance of the author’s position.

1 to 16 points

Less than 4 key points are present. While some key points are addressed, there is a lack of focus and important information is neglected.

0 points

Not present

Critique Analysis Paragraph

19 to 20 points

Relevant and legitimate information clearly supports the critique. It is a thoughtful, focused, in-depth analysis of the topic.

17 to 18 points

Information provides reasonable support for the critique and displays evidence of a basic analysis of the topic.

1 to 16 points

Information mostly provides support of the critique, but the analysis is basic and general. The reader gains few insights. Further development is needed.

0 points

Not present

Personal Response

19 to 20 points

The personal response includes a statement that clearly addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also clearly includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article.

17 to 18 points

The personal response includes a statement that reasonably addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article.

1 to 16 points

The personal response includes a statement that does not clearly address your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and/or may or may not inform why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article may or may not be included.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Sentence Structure, Mechanics & Grammar

12 points

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors and clearly flows well for easy reading.

10 to 11 points

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning. Writing reasonably flows for easy reading.

1 to 9 points

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors making it difficult to read and grasp the content.

0 points

Not present

Grammar

4 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the assignment. There are 0–1 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader.

3 points

There are occasional errors in grammar or spelling. There are 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader.

1 to 2 points

There are more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not Present

APA

4 points

The use of current APA formatting standards is correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. No errors are present in formatting.

3 points

The use of current APA formatting standards is mostly correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. There are 1–3 errors are present in formatting.

1 to 2 points

The use of current APA formatting standards is incorrect for the majority of sources. The title page or reference page are missing. There are more than 3 errors in formatting.

0 points

Not Present

Word Count

10 points

Word count is a minimum of 700 words.

9 points

Word count is between 600-700 words.

1 to 8 points

Word count is fewer than 650 words.

0 Points Not Present