Literature Review

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Summary

17 to 18 points

The topic is related to science education, and the paper includes a comprehensive summary of the article in no less than 1 typed page.

15 to 16 points

The topic is related to science education, and the paper includes a summary of the article in no less than 1 typed page.

1 to 14 points

The topic is related to science education. Summary needs more development.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Reaction

16 to 17 points

The paper includes a comprehensive, well thought out reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education.

14 to 15 points

The paper includes a somewhat comprehensive reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education.

1 to 13 points

The paper includes a brief reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education. The application of the topic to science education may not be detailed.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Writing and Mechanics

8 points

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. All sentences within a paragraph build upon or relate to a single issue. Writing is nearly error free (less than 3 errors).

7 points

Most sentences within a paragraph build upon or relate to a single issue. Writing is nearly error free (less than 3 errors). Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay.

1 to 6 points

Writing contains a few insignificant errors (3–5 errors). Correct spelling and grammar are not used throughout essay.

0 points

Writing contains numerous and/or significant errors grammar or spelling errors (more than 5 errors). Correct spelling and grammar are not used throughout essay.

Current APA Format

Compliance

7 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format for the required items.

6 points

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

1 to 5 points

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

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format for the required items.