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Research study critique 
Research study critique
A major objective of this paper assignment is to help you familiarize yourselves with existing research and theoretical writings pertinent to your topic. Find the best empirical (data-based) articles you can that address this topic. Describe the articles you reviewed, their methods and findings, strengths and weaknesses. Make any recommendations for further refining research in this area that occur to you including concrete suggestions (e.g., additional theoretical considerations, highlighting relevance of group-specific variables or alternative measures for key constructs) for a possible replication and extension of the study you review. You will be graded (see below) in large part based on the relevance of the studies to your topic and the thoroughness with which you examine and reflect on the studies.
Rubric Code: C578CX
By diannekrause
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Critical Thinking
  Below Expectation

Does not meet assignment objectives

4 pts

Meets Expectation

Meets assignment objectives

6 pts

Exceeds Expectation

Exceeds assignment objectives

10 pts

Fully explores topic

The topic is thoroughly discussed and pertinent details described.
Below Expectation

Substanial inaccuracies in reporting the study methodologies, variables or findings. Elaboration of evidence is insufficient or not understandable to the reader. Basically, an opinon paper with faulty descriptors.
Meets Expectation

Elaborates on study using professional sources, and mentions other viewpoints, but does not clarify or support own views. Writer's perspective is acceptable but not sequentially formatted.
Exceeds Expectation

Elaborates fully on topic acknowledging authors' findings and supports with professional sources/explanations. Has defined the concepts discussed, and uses clear and effective examples.
Raises important questions

More than simply a summary, the paper reveals the student's critical thinking.
Below Expectation

Fails to raise any important questions related to the topic assigned. Presents only a incomplete summary of the topic.
Meets Expectation

Raises questions related to the topic, but may not provide reader with adequate evidence for why these additional questions should be considered.
Exceeds Expectation

Raises important questions relevant to the assiged topic, and answers them with evidence from professional sources.
Logic

Does this paper have a logical opening, supporting evidence, and conclusion?
Below Expectation

Does not follow in a logical format. Difficult for the reader to understand what points are opinion and what points are supportive. Does not convey organized thoughts.
Meets Expectation

Attempts to follow logical format, but with less consistency. Flow of paper may result in confusion between writer's opinions and supportied, evidenced-based reports.
Exceeds Expectation

Answers the questions: Does all this make sense? Does what I say follow the evidence? Can readers discern my opinions from the evidence used to support them?
Shows relevance for statements and evidence.
Spelling, Grammar, Usage

Does student use resources available to ensure grammatical and structural accuracy of the paper?
Below Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contain many errors that do effect the paper's content.
Meets Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contain few errors that mostly do not detract from the paper's content.
Exceeds Expectation

Writing mechanics, word usage, grammar and spelling contain minimal errors that do not detract from the paper's content.
Sources & Citations

Does student demonstrate the proper use of citations and proper APA style formatting?
Below Expectation

No professional sources used or cited, and/or come from an unreliable source. Much of paper is copied from sources, no original work is evident.
Meets Expectation

Use of professional sources without a thoughtful summary as to why the sources are relevant or how they enter into writer's discussion/critique
Exceeds Expectation

Excellent reliability of professional sources. Use of source information within the paper is effective and necessary.



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