Article Review Professional

Content

Exceeds Expectations
4 points

Meets Expectations
3 points

Meets Some Expectations
2 points

Meets Minimal Expectations
1 point

Not Done
0 points

Clear and concise explanation of the reasons behind the study including previous research in the area and a clearly stated hypothesis.

Somewhat clear explanation of the reasons behind the study and clearly stated hypothesis.

Some vague explanation of the reasons behind the study and no clearly stated hypothesis

Little mention of the reasons behind the study and no clearly stated hypothesis. 

No mention of the reasons behind the study and no clearly stated hypothesis. 

Clear detailed description of the participants and methods used to perform the research.

Attempt to describe the participants and methods used to perform the research.

Adequate description of the participants and methods used to perform the research.

Vague statement of the participants and methods used to perform the research.

No description.

Clear statement of the main results of the study.  Detailed discussion of the researcher’s conclusions.

Some reporting of results. Clear discussion of the researcher’s conclusions.

Adequate description of the results of the study.  Some mention of the researcher’s conclusions.

Vague statement of the main results of the study.  No discussion of the researcher’s conclusions

No description of results.

Thorough examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research.  Detailed ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. Thoughtful overall impression of the study.

Thorough examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research.  No ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. Thoughtful overall impression of the study.

Some examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research.  No ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. Comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. No overall impression of the study.

Vague examination of the positive and negative aspects of the research.  No ideas of how the research might be improved or expanded. No comprehensive statement regarding the implications of the research. No overall impression of the study.

Didn’t write at all.

Clearly written and well articulated. No errors.

Clearly written and well articulated but a few errors.

Somewhat well written and articulated with a few errors.

Not well written or articulated with many errors.

Didn’t write at all.

Overall Score

Level 5
24 or more

Level 4
19 or more

Level 3
14 or more

Level 2
9 or more

Level 1
0 or more