4 page Review for 3 articles due by tonight

Current Issues Rubric- PAPER

Excellent

Satisfactory

Developing

Grade

Background:

Metabolic pathway or mechanism is described in detail. Stated clearly, concisely, and correctly demonstrating a clear understanding. 10

Metabolic pathway or mechanism is included but detail is lacking. Stated in a way that does not demonstrate clear understanding. 8.5

Did not show strong understanding of metabolic pathway or mechanism. 7.5

Main purpose is included and demonstrates understanding of the concept. 10

Main purpose is included and but demonstrates partial understanding of the concept. 8.5

Main purpose is included and but demonstrates poor understanding of the concept. 7.5

The main purpose is linked to the metabolic pathway with a clearly stated thesis statement. 6

The main purpose is linked to the metabolic pathway but it is not clear. 5

The main purpose is not linked to the metabolic pathway because there is no thesis statement. 4.5

Review of Literature:

Chose three original peer reviewed articles that were not older than 5 years old. 3

Chose three articles but they were either not the correct age or type 2.5

Did not choose the correct articles 2

Each article:

Reviewed clearly, completely, and concisely. Purpose explained with details of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.) Results described with statistical reasoning. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in 1 to 2 sentences 45

Each article:

Purpose explained but some of with details of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.) missing. Results described but not clear or with missing statistical reasoning. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in 1 to 2 sentences but some missing points 40

Each article:

· Purpose explained but details lack understanding of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.). Results missing or needs to be clear. Critique is missing. 36

Discussion/ Summary and Conclusion:

Discussion includes a restatement of the thesis statement, a synthesis of the reviewed research, and a correct interpretation of the science, with an application to practice. Opinions are not included.20

Discussion includes a thesis statement may not be restated, and the summary is not a synthesis of the reviewed research but just repeats the results. Some opinions are included. 17

Discussion is not supported by the literature reviewed. Opinions are included. 15

Overall: Technique and Mechanics:

References are documented in APA style. The in-text citing is APA. 3

References are documented in APA style. The in-text citing is APA; with 1 to 2 errors. 2.5

Did not follow APA style. 2

Excellent writing style, clear, complete sentences, using proper tense and *format. 3

Satisfactory writing style, clear, complete sentences, using proper tense and *format; errors are minor. 2.5

Poor writing style – using any of the following: incomplete sentences, improper tense, grammatical errors, spelling errors, typographical errors. 2

/100

Current Issues Rubric- PRESENTATION

Excellent

Satisfactory

Developing

Grade

Background of metabolic disease clear, concise; thorough 10

Background of metabolic disease clear, concise- but missing some information 8.5

Background of metabolic disease vague

7.5

Metabolic pathway or mechanism is described in detail. Stated clearly, concisely, and correctly demonstrating a clear understanding. 10

Metabolic pathway or mechanism is included but detail is lacking. Stated in a way that does not demonstrate clear understanding. 8.5

Did not show strong understanding of metabolic pathway or mechanism. 7.5

Review of Literature/Summary/Conclusion

Presented clear, concise; thorough 10

Presented clear, concise; missing some information 8.5

Information is vague

7.5

Presentation:

Time 10-15 minutes 5

Time <10->15 minutes 3.5

Time <7, >18 minutes 0

Slides are visually appealing with helpful graphics 5

Slides are visually appealing, but graphics are satisfactory 3.5

Slices aren’t visually appealing, lacking graphics

2

Slides are presented well; not too wordy; clear/concise; no excessive reading from slides

5

Slides are presented well; minor errors; some reading from slides 3.5

Slides are poorly presented; too wordy; lots of text; reading from slides 2

Knowledgeable, well spoken, confidence in presentation; able to answer questions well 5

Somewhat knowledgeable, well spoken, somewhat confident in presentation; able to answer questions well with minor issues 3.5

Poor knowledge of topic, uncertain, lacking confidence; unable to answer questions 2

Overall: Technique and Mechanics:

References are documented in APA style 5

References are documented in APA style; with 1 to 2 errors. 3.5

Did not follow APA style. 2

Excellent writing style, clear, used proper tense and format. 5

Satisfactory writing style, clear, using proper tense and format; errors are minor. 3.5

Poor writing style – using any of the following: incomplete sentences, improper tense, grammatical errors, spelling errors, typographical errors. 2

/60