Research Critique

Evaluative Criteria

5 points

4 points

3-2 point

1-0 points

Format

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Scoring rubric included. Name. Headings. All assignment components included – all questions answered.

Scoring rubric included. Name. Headings. All assignment components included – all questions answered.

No rubric. Assignment missing questions.

No rubric. Missing information.

Description of each section of study

Full and accurate description and necessary detail of subjects, methods, including the rationale in a concise narrative.

Accurate description and some detail of methods sections, including the rationale in a concise narrative.

Description is understand-able but lacks detail and may be too long and rambling or too short.

Comments understand-able.

Implications for the classroom

(non-majors may discuss implications for parenting)

Study’s findings/limitations are connected meaningfully to the learning environment of schools. Implications are addressed fully for teachers and students.

Detailed. Original thinking. Insightful.

Study’s findings and limitations are connected to the learning environment of schools. Implications are addressed for teachers and students.

Detailed.

Few connections to school environment. Few details.

Little discussion. No details and little analysis.

Writing

Writing is clear, concise, and has an organized flow of ideas. Descriptive. Proper terminology. Free of errors of spelling and grammar. APA Style. Non-sexist language. Proper use of quotes (if necessary). Creative. Logical.

Writing is clear, concise, well organized flow of ideas, few errors of spelling and grammar (<3). Proper use of quotes (if necessary). Logical.

Writing is clear, some errors of spelling and grammar (<5).

Writing is not clear, numerous errors of spelling and grammar (8+).