Literature Review Draft

CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

BASIC

PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Describe area of research chosen. 10%

Does not identify area of research chosen.

Identifies, but does not describe an area of research chosen.

Describes area of research chosen.

Describes area of research chosen and justifies choice.

Describe significance of chosen topic. 10%

Does not identify significance of chosen topic.

Identifies, but does not describe the significance of chosen topic.

Describes significance of chosen topic.

Describes significance of chosen topic and supports statements with the literature. Explains and justifies the implications of the new knowledge for stakeholders including community members and professionals who serve the population.

Summarize sources applicable to the history of chosen topic. 10%

Does not cite sources applicable to the history of chosen topic.

Cites but does not summarize sources applicable to the history of chosen topic.

Summarizes sources applicable to the history of chosen topic.

Summarizes sources applicable to the history of chosen topic; connects common themes and discusses counteropinions. Considers theory in light of seminal works by theorists like Urie Bronfenbrenner, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Carol Gilligan, Jean Piaget, Erving Goffman, and Clark Moustakas. 

Summarize sources applicable to the theoretical background of chosen topic. 10%

Does not cite sources applicable to the theoretical background of chosen topic.

Cites but does not summarize sources applicable to the theoretical background of chosen topic.

Summarizes sources applicable to the theoretical background of chosen topic.

Summarizes sources applicable to the theoretical background of chosen topic; connects common themes and discusses counteropinions. Considers theory in light of seminal works by theorists like Urie Bronfenbrenner, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Carol Gilligan, Jean Piaget, Erving Goffman, and Clark Moustakas. 

Summarize sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research. 10%

Does not cite sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research.

Cites but does not summarize sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research.

Summarizes sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research.

Summarizes sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research; connects common themes and discusses counteropinions. Describes data collection strategies, research procedures, and approaches for conducting and reporting research.

Summarize sources that add significance and relevance to the knowledge base of psychology. 15%

Does not cite sources that add significance or relevance to the knowledge base of psychology.

Cites but does not summarize sources that add significance and relevance to the knowledge base of psychology.

Summarizes sources that add significance and relevance to the knowledge base of psychology.

Summarizes sources that add significance and relevance to the knowledge base of psychology; connects common themes and applies the relevance and significance to real-world examples in the field. Indicates how the chosen sources help investigators identify topics that are well understood and other topics that represent gaps in the knowledge base and the need for further study. Creates scenario that illustrates the need for new research.

Articulate professional guidelines applicable to ethical conduct in research practice. 10%

Does not identify professional guidelines applicable to ethical conduct in research practice.

Identifies but does not articulate professional guidelines applicable to ethical conduct in relation to research practice.

Articulates professional guidelines applicable to ethical conduct in research practice.

Analyzes professional guidelines applicable to ethical conduct in research practice and discusses the consequences of noncompliance to guidelines. Demonstrates ethical conduct associated with the protection of research subject vulnerabilities, such as the need for data privacy.

Identify practices and research guidelines that address respect for individual differences and diversity. 10%

Does not identify practices or research guidelines that address respect for individual differences and diversity.

Identifies practices and research guidelines but the connection to respect for individual differences and diversity is unclear.

Identifies practices and research guidelines that address respect for individual differences and diversity.

Identifies practices and research guidelines that address respect for individual differences and diversity. Addresses individual variation and diversity within and across groups.

Adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines while demonstrating concise, well-organized writing. 15%

Does not adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines nor demonstrate concise, well-organized writing.

Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines and demonstrates concise, well-organized writing inconsistently.

Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines while demonstrating concise, well-organized writing.

Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines while demonstrating concise, well-organized writing in a way that enhances the message and supporting points; writing reflects the quality and expertise expected for academic work.