Journal critique

GradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Article Selection

5 to >4 pts

Advanced

The article is no more than 5 years old and comes from a scholarly journal.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

The article is no more than 5 years old. It does not come from a scholarly journal.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

The article is more than 5 years old or does not come from a scholarly journal.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Article Summary

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The body provides a professional summary of the article. Both paraphrasing and quotes are used with citations to support the assertions that are made. This section is written in a factual, objective manner and is void of any opinion or emotion.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The body provides a summary of the article with paraphrasing but few or no direct quotes. There are few citations to support assertions. The summary may include some opinion in addition to factual information.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The body provides a limited and underdeveloped summary of the article. The ideas presented are opinion rather than factual information. There are no sources cited to support assertions.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Critical Analysis

35 to >31 pts

Advanced

The critical analysis portion addresses such issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, the validity of the research, etc.

The critical analysis section includes valid reasons to support the thesis statement in the introduction.

Assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with citations from other resources for support.

31 to >28 pts

Proficient

The critical analysis portion addresses some issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section includes some information to support the thesis statement.

Some assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with no citations from other resources for support.

28 to >0 pts

Developing

The critical analysis portion does not address the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section does not support the thesis statement.

Few assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics.

There are no citations from other resources for support.

0 pts

Not Present

35 pts

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction and Conclusion

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article and a clear thesis statement.

The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement in fresh words. It reiterates the significance of the article (or lack thereof).

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article. The thesis statement may not be clear.

The conclusion summarizes the main points but does not restate the thesis statement. It does not make clear the significance of the article.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The introduction does not provide an overview of the article, and the thesis statement is not clear.

The conclusion does not summarize the main points or restate the thesis. It does not discuss the significance of the article.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The submission is at least 750 words in length.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Format 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the assignment and the References list.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the assignment or the References list.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the assignment or the References list.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 100

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Instructions.pdf

EDUC 735

JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW During this course, you will complete two journal article critiques. For each of these assignments, select one of the articles you included in your Annotated Bibliography Assignment to critique. The two journal article critiques you will compose for this course are intended to build upon the Annotated Bibliography Assignment and serve as a foundation for your Research Paper Assignment later in the course. The articles you select to critique must be from professional journals and must be current (published no more than 5 years ago). INSTRUCTIONS

Utilize the Journal Article Critique Template for this assignment. Each section of the template includes the specific required components of each section.

1. In the first section, the introduction, you should include a 4-5 sentence introduction to and overview of the article with a clear thesis sentence that reveals your purpose for the critique. Please do not include a heading for this section. It is understood in APA that the first section is introductory in nature and therefore does not need a heading.

2. The next section is the summary and should have a Level 1 heading. The summary should provide a description of the methodology and the findings of the research. It should be a minimum of two paragraphs of at least five sentences each. Finally, the summary should have a balance of direct quotes and paraphrases from the article that is the focus of this assignment.

3. The next section, the critical analysis, should be comprised of at least three paragraphs of at least five sentences each. This section should have a heading. The critical analysis should address the credibility of the author(s) by describing the professional accomplishments of the author(s) and the main logic of the article. This section should also discuss the validity of the assertions made by the author(s). The analysis should include a discussion of the limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of the research methodology. In addition to the selected article, there should be at least one additional source that provides support for the assertions made in this critical analysis section.

4. Finally, the conclusion should be at least one paragraph of at least five sentences. Summarize your insight into the article based on your professional experience and include a clear concluding sentence.

The article critique should be at least 750 words in length. This does not include the required title page or the required references list. An abstract is not required. Follow current APA formatting guidelines. Refer to the Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric for more details on the expectations for this assignment. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Template.docx

TITLE OF PAPER 1

TITLE OF PAPER 4

Journal Article Critique: [Topic]

Student Name

School of Education, Liberty University

Author Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Student Name.

Email: [email protected]

Journal Article Critique: [Topic]

(* Do not label the introduction section.*)

Use this space to give a short introduction to the article and the purpose of the critique. This should be a minimum of four to five sentences. Make sure when you list the author’s name, you place the year of publication in parenthesis after the author’s name. You will need to follow all APA guidelines for citations. Citations should include the author’s last name, comma, and the year of publication. Example: (Smith, 2010). Citations with direct quotes should include the author’s name, comma, year of publication, comma, and page number. Example: (Smith, 2010, p.23). You do not need the page number unless you have a direct quote from the work in the sentence.

Summary

Use this section to summarize the article you read, providing a description of the authors’ methodology and findings of the research. Also include the main points of the article. Make sure you properly cite within this section using both paraphrases and direct quotes from the article. APA states that you must credit the source when “paraphrasing, quoting an author directly, or describing an idea that influenced your work” (p. 170). This section should be written in a factual manner that is void of opinion or emotion. Include a minimum of two paragraphs with each paragraph having at least five sentences.

Critical Analysis

Use this section to analyze the article. This means you critically think through the article’s main points. Who was the intended audience? Did the author clearly communicate the main points to the intended audience? Did the author provide adequate support to back his/her claims? Address the credibility of the author(s) of the article by describing professional accomplishments that reveal to the reader reasons that the opinions of the author(s) can or cannot be relied upon.

The validity of the research should be explored by discussing the limitations and the strengths of the research methodology. At least one source in addition to the article you are critiquing should be cited in this section to support your opinions of the validity of the article and/or its research methods. This section should be at least three paragraphs of at least five sentences each.

Conclusion

Use this section to provide insight from your professional experience as related to the issue addressed in the article. How does this article relate to the issue that you have chosen as your topic for the research paper for this course? You should include a clear concluding sentence. This paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences.

References

You will only include references that you cited within the Journal Article Critique. At a minimum, you should include the article you read and one additional source. Make sure all references utilize a hanging indent and include appropriate hyperlinks.

GradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Article Selection

5 to >4 pts

Advanced

The article is no more than 5 years old and comes from a scholarly journal.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

The article is no more than 5 years old. It does not come from a scholarly journal.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

The article is more than 5 years old or does not come from a scholarly journal.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Article Summary

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The body provides a professional summary of the article. Both paraphrasing and quotes are used with citations to support the assertions that are made. This section is written in a factual, objective manner and is void of any opinion or emotion.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The body provides a summary of the article with paraphrasing but few or no direct quotes. There are few citations to support assertions. The summary may include some opinion in addition to factual information.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The body provides a limited and underdeveloped summary of the article. The ideas presented are opinion rather than factual information. There are no sources cited to support assertions.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Critical Analysis

35 to >31 pts

Advanced

The critical analysis portion addresses such issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, the validity of the research, etc.

The critical analysis section includes valid reasons to support the thesis statement in the introduction.

Assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with citations from other resources for support.

31 to >28 pts

Proficient

The critical analysis portion addresses some issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section includes some information to support the thesis statement.

Some assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with no citations from other resources for support.

28 to >0 pts

Developing

The critical analysis portion does not address the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section does not support the thesis statement.

Few assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics.

There are no citations from other resources for support.

0 pts

Not Present

35 pts

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction and Conclusion

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article and a clear thesis statement.

The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement in fresh words. It reiterates the significance of the article (or lack thereof).

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article. The thesis statement may not be clear.

The conclusion summarizes the main points but does not restate the thesis statement. It does not make clear the significance of the article.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The introduction does not provide an overview of the article, and the thesis statement is not clear.

The conclusion does not summarize the main points or restate the thesis. It does not discuss the significance of the article.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The submission is at least 750 words in length.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Format 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the assignment and the References list.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the assignment or the References list.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the assignment or the References list.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 100

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Instructions.pdf

EDUC 735

JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW During this course, you will complete two journal article critiques. For each of these assignments, select one of the articles you included in your Annotated Bibliography Assignment to critique. The two journal article critiques you will compose for this course are intended to build upon the Annotated Bibliography Assignment and serve as a foundation for your Research Paper Assignment later in the course. The articles you select to critique must be from professional journals and must be current (published no more than 5 years ago). INSTRUCTIONS

Utilize the Journal Article Critique Template for this assignment. Each section of the template includes the specific required components of each section.

1. In the first section, the introduction, you should include a 4-5 sentence introduction to and overview of the article with a clear thesis sentence that reveals your purpose for the critique. Please do not include a heading for this section. It is understood in APA that the first section is introductory in nature and therefore does not need a heading.

2. The next section is the summary and should have a Level 1 heading. The summary should provide a description of the methodology and the findings of the research. It should be a minimum of two paragraphs of at least five sentences each. Finally, the summary should have a balance of direct quotes and paraphrases from the article that is the focus of this assignment.

3. The next section, the critical analysis, should be comprised of at least three paragraphs of at least five sentences each. This section should have a heading. The critical analysis should address the credibility of the author(s) by describing the professional accomplishments of the author(s) and the main logic of the article. This section should also discuss the validity of the assertions made by the author(s). The analysis should include a discussion of the limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of the research methodology. In addition to the selected article, there should be at least one additional source that provides support for the assertions made in this critical analysis section.

4. Finally, the conclusion should be at least one paragraph of at least five sentences. Summarize your insight into the article based on your professional experience and include a clear concluding sentence.

The article critique should be at least 750 words in length. This does not include the required title page or the required references list. An abstract is not required. Follow current APA formatting guidelines. Refer to the Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric for more details on the expectations for this assignment. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Template.docx

TITLE OF PAPER 1

TITLE OF PAPER 4

Journal Article Critique: [Topic]

Student Name

School of Education, Liberty University

Author Note

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Student Name.

Email: [email protected]

Journal Article Critique: [Topic]

(* Do not label the introduction section.*)

Use this space to give a short introduction to the article and the purpose of the critique. This should be a minimum of four to five sentences. Make sure when you list the author’s name, you place the year of publication in parenthesis after the author’s name. You will need to follow all APA guidelines for citations. Citations should include the author’s last name, comma, and the year of publication. Example: (Smith, 2010). Citations with direct quotes should include the author’s name, comma, year of publication, comma, and page number. Example: (Smith, 2010, p.23). You do not need the page number unless you have a direct quote from the work in the sentence.

Summary

Use this section to summarize the article you read, providing a description of the authors’ methodology and findings of the research. Also include the main points of the article. Make sure you properly cite within this section using both paraphrases and direct quotes from the article. APA states that you must credit the source when “paraphrasing, quoting an author directly, or describing an idea that influenced your work” (p. 170). This section should be written in a factual manner that is void of opinion or emotion. Include a minimum of two paragraphs with each paragraph having at least five sentences.

Critical Analysis

Use this section to analyze the article. This means you critically think through the article’s main points. Who was the intended audience? Did the author clearly communicate the main points to the intended audience? Did the author provide adequate support to back his/her claims? Address the credibility of the author(s) of the article by describing professional accomplishments that reveal to the reader reasons that the opinions of the author(s) can or cannot be relied upon.

The validity of the research should be explored by discussing the limitations and the strengths of the research methodology. At least one source in addition to the article you are critiquing should be cited in this section to support your opinions of the validity of the article and/or its research methods. This section should be at least three paragraphs of at least five sentences each.

Conclusion

Use this section to provide insight from your professional experience as related to the issue addressed in the article. How does this article relate to the issue that you have chosen as your topic for the research paper for this course? You should include a clear concluding sentence. This paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences.

References

You will only include references that you cited within the Journal Article Critique. At a minimum, you should include the article you read and one additional source. Make sure all references utilize a hanging indent and include appropriate hyperlinks.

GradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Article Selection

5 to >4 pts

Advanced

The article is no more than 5 years old and comes from a scholarly journal.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

The article is no more than 5 years old. It does not come from a scholarly journal.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

The article is more than 5 years old or does not come from a scholarly journal.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Article Summary

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The body provides a professional summary of the article. Both paraphrasing and quotes are used with citations to support the assertions that are made. This section is written in a factual, objective manner and is void of any opinion or emotion.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The body provides a summary of the article with paraphrasing but few or no direct quotes. There are few citations to support assertions. The summary may include some opinion in addition to factual information.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The body provides a limited and underdeveloped summary of the article. The ideas presented are opinion rather than factual information. There are no sources cited to support assertions.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Critical Analysis

35 to >31 pts

Advanced

The critical analysis portion addresses such issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, the validity of the research, etc.

The critical analysis section includes valid reasons to support the thesis statement in the introduction.

Assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with citations from other resources for support.

31 to >28 pts

Proficient

The critical analysis portion addresses some issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section includes some information to support the thesis statement.

Some assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with no citations from other resources for support.

28 to >0 pts

Developing

The critical analysis portion does not address the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

The critical analysis section does not support the thesis statement.

Few assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics.

There are no citations from other resources for support.

0 pts

Not Present

35 pts

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction and Conclusion

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article and a clear thesis statement.

The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement in fresh words. It reiterates the significance of the article (or lack thereof).

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

The introduction provides a 4-5-sentence overview of the article. The thesis statement may not be clear.

The conclusion summarizes the main points but does not restate the thesis statement. It does not make clear the significance of the article.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

The introduction does not provide an overview of the article, and the thesis statement is not clear.

The conclusion does not summarize the main points or restate the thesis. It does not discuss the significance of the article.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The submission is at least 750 words in length.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The submission is less than 750 words in length.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Format 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the assignment and the References list.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the assignment or the References list.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the assignment or the References list.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 100

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric | EDUC735_B02_202430

Instructions.pdf

Template.docx

GradingRubric.pdf

Instructions.pdf

Template.docx

GradingRubric.pdf

GradingRubric.pdf

Instructions.pdf

Template.docx

GradingRubric.pdf

Instructions.pdf

Template.docx

GradingRubric.pdf

Journal Critique