The Literature Review: Final Assignment

Criteria Ratings Points

Literature Review: Cover Page

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

All needed components of the cover page are included and correctly reflected.

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the cover page are included and correctly reflected.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The cover page minimally includes the required components

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Literature Review Abstract

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the Abstract are present. The Abstract for the Literature Review is clearly articulated. The Abstract has a clear, logical flow.

12 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the Abstract are present. The Abstract for the Literature Review is presented in a clear manner. The Abstract flow can be followed.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The Abstract does not include all the components. The Abstract is unclear or confusing.

0 pts

Not Present

14 pts

Literature Review Outline

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

The outline is present. The outline is well developed and includes headings and subheadings. The framework of the Literature review is apparent and well established. It includes all the required components as follows: • Title page • Abstract • Introduction • Findings • Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study • References

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

The outline is present. Most of the components of the outline are present. The outline contains headings and some subheadings. The framework of the Literature review can be seen but work is required.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The outline is not complete. Many components are not present for the outline. The framework of the Literature Review is not apparent.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Literature Review Introduction

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

There is a clear thesis statement that specifies the topic that is going to be addressed. The introduction provides a clear overview of the Literature Review’s contents. The introduction is clearly articulated. The introduction has a clear, logical flow.

12 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the introduction are present. The introduction for is presented in a clear manner. The introduction flow can be followed.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The introduction does not include all the components. The introduction is unclear or confusing.

0 pts

Not Present

14 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Literature Review Content

91 to >83.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the Literature Review are present. The body of the paper includes clarity and relevancy of material with the appropriate level of citations. The assignment has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least fifteen peer reviewed references are included that are three years old or less. The issues raised regarding the topic are properly treated. Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough.

83 to >75.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the Literature Review are present with the appropriate level of citations. The content has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least fourteen peer reviewed references are included that are three years old or less.

75 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The major points are addressed minimally without the appropriate level of citations. The assignment lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. Less than fourteen peer reviewed references are included that are three years old or less.

0 pts

Not Present

91 pts

Literature Review Conclusion and Recommendations

21 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

The conclusion offers a good summary of the issues treated in the Literature Review. The conclusion offers suggestions for further study with the appropriate level of citations. The conclusion has a clear, logical flow. Major points are summarized clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

18 to >17.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the Literature Review are present with the appropriate level of citations.

17 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The conclusion doe not have the appropriate level of citations to support the summary. The conclusion lacks flow and/or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

0 pts

Not Present

21 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Literature Review Materials / Sources

21 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

The bibliography contains a minimum of 15 scholarly sources. The sources are current (three years old or less). The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.

18 to >17.0 pts

Proficient

The bibliography contains a minimum of 14 scholarly sources. The sources are current (three years old or less). The topic is handled reasonably well.

17 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The bibliography does not contain a minimum of 14 scholarly sources. The sources are not current. The treatment of the topic is unclear or confusing.

0 pts

Not Present

21 pts

Literature Review Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting

75 to >68.0 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. The Literature Review uses current APA format correctly. The paper contains a minimum of 16 pages of content that does not include the cover page, Abstract, outline, reference page, or charts/tables.

68 to >62.0 pts

Proficient

Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting. There is some APA formatting issues in the paper. The paper contains a minimum of 14 pages of content that does not include the cover page, Abstract, outline, reference page, or charts/tables.

62 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format. The paper contains many APA formatting issues. The paper does not contain a minimum of 14 pages of content.

0 pts

Not Present

75 pts

Total Points: 250

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