Order 1282780: Any Article

Writing Assignment Rubric Journal Article Review

Section of the paper: I. Introduction and Background: (Worth 20 points)

a. The introduction section should include a brief introduction to the topic you choose.

b. You should then provide the relevant background information on the topic that was provided in the paper.

II. Question: (Worth 20 Points) a. This section should include a discussion of what specific question that was asked

in the article that you read. b. Rationale: this will be where you include why the researchers examined at the

question they did.

III. Results: (Worth 20 Points) a. In this section you will include what the researchers found. b. You should address the researchers’ question specifically and tell us what the

outcome of their research was.

IV. Reflection: (Worth 20 Points) a. In this section you will include your reflection to the topic.

i. You should ask yourself: 1. What are your reactions to the topic? 2. What are your reactions to the study findings in the light of your

own experiences?

Other aspects of the paper: V. Technical Writing Elements of the Paper: (Worth 20 Points)

a. MLA/APA. Your paper should be in MLA or APA format. b. Title page. Your paper will need to include a title page per either MLA or APA

guidelines for how to format a title page c. Reference page. Your paper will need to include a reference page that has

citations per either MLA or APA guidelines d. Write 3- 4 pages of narrative content (NOT including title or reference pages) e. Use double space with standard spacing between lines f. Font in 12 pt standard font (Times New Roman, etc.) g. Use standard margins (1 inch)

General grading criteria by points (for each of the 5 graded areas):

18 to 20 points. Excellent application/analysis of concepts, skills, or issues and supported by evidence from the assigned readings

16 to 17 points. Good application/analysis of concepts, skills, or issues and supported by evidence from the assigned readings

14 to 15 points. Average application/analysis of concepts, skills, or issues (lacking some information or details; and/or has some inaccuracies; and/or demonstrates a lack of understanding) and/or Is not well- supported by evidence from the assigned readings

12 to 13 points. Weak application/analysis of concepts, skills, or issues (substantially lacking information or details; and/or has several inaccuracies; and/or demonstrates a lack of understanding) and/or is not supported by evidence from the assigned readings

0 to11 points. Substantially lacking in information or details; AND/OR has many inaccuracies; and/or does not address the prompt and/or is not supported by evidence from the assigned Learning Resources