Wk2: Mini Lit Review

Mini Literature Review Rubric Trevecca Nazarene University – BUS 8010

DEFICIENT (0-2 points)

MARGINAL (3 points)

PROFICIENT (4 points)

OUTSTANDING (5 points)

Points Earned

Understanding The literature review provides no evidence of understanding of the relevant concepts

The literature review provides some evidence of understanding of the relevant concepts

The literature review provides significant evidence of understanding the relevant concepts

The literature review provides substantive evidence of a deep understanding of the relevant concepts

Introduction & Purpose

The purpose of the literature review is difficult to pinpoint or impossible to discern

The purpose of the literature review is stated but unworkable (e.g., too broad)

The purpose of the literature review is stated, but needs more clarity

The purpose of the literature review is clearly stated, appropriate, and understandable

Development Literature review is poorly organized and demonstrates a lack of organization and coherence

The organization of the literature review lacks clarity and/or relevance

Organization of literature review needs to be sharper and clearer

Literature review is well organized and developed

Analysis & Interpretation

The literature review provides no evidence of analysis or interpretation of the literature

The literature review provides evidence of superficial analysis, with minor gaps or mistakes

The literature review provides evidence of coherent analysis

The significance of findings in relationship to the literature is thoroughly and appropriately analyzed

Evaluation of the literature

Sources are accepted at face value with no critical evaluation

Limited critical evaluation of the literature

Some contributions, strengths, or limitations of the sources are accurately presented

Contributions, strengths, and limitations of each source are insightfully presented

Conclusion Conclusion is missing, inadequate, or unrealistic

Conclusion is shallow or unconvincing

Conclusion is satisfactory but needs to be more compelling

Conclusion is coherent, perceptive, and brings strong closure to literature review

Sources The content of the literature review is not backed by sources of acceptable quality or quantity

The content of the literature review is backed by less than four sources or by sources of unacceptable quality

The content of the literature review is backed by at least four references of suitable quality

The content of the literature review is backed by at least four references of outstanding quality

Documentation of Sources

Literature review does not list any citations or sources

Either in-text citations or references are missing, incomplete, or not in correct APA format

In-text citations and references are provided but use incomplete or incorrect APA format

All sources are cited with in-text citations and references. All citations and references are in correct APA format

Writing Mechanics

The writing is unclear and is flawed by several grammatical or spelling errors

The writing is somewhat clear and somewhat flawed

The writing is clear and contains few flaws

The writing is clear and flawless

Format The style and format of the literature review departs significantly from APA

The literature review generally follows APA style and format, with several exceptions

The literature review generally follows APA style and format, with a few exceptions

The literature review accurately follows APA style and format, with no exceptions

TOTAL (Max = 50)