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Research Article Summary Rubric 
Research Article Summary Rubric
Choose a full-length, original research article in a peer reviewed journal on a topic within exercise physiology. The article must be a research article with methods, subjects data, etc. Reviews or professional opinion articles will not be accepted. Write a 1.5 page summary of the article and a 0.5 page of your personal critique/reflection of the article (2 pages total).
Rubric Code: EXC768X
By Stellietjie
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Journal Article Critique
  Poor/Unacceptable

0 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3.5 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Abstract
%

Include some background information, some methods, some data results, and conclusions.
Poor/Unacceptable

The article summary is very unclear and/or overly detailed. Not at all clear summary.
Fair

The article summary is somewhat unclear and/ or overly detailed, so long as to appear more like a short, unclear article than a summary.
Good

The article is clearly summarized, but some sub points are addressed along with main points. The summary is not succinct, is too long and cumbersome
Excellent

The article is clearly but succinctly summarized - only the key points of the article are touched upon.
Critique/Reflection
%

Was there something that the authors did not discuss? Limitations to the study? Why did you chose this article? Did you find it informative, relevant? Why?
Poor/Unacceptable

Poorly organized. No critique or personal reflection.
Fair

Paper is not well organized, and unclear but with critique or personal reflection.
Good

Thoughtful critique/reflection. Well written but somewhat unclear.
Excellent

Thoughtful critique/reflection. Well written.Organized and clear.
Article Choice
%

Original research article. Not a review, magazine article, letter to the editor, etc.
Poor/Unacceptable

Article is not or barely related to task or is grossly outdated (> 10 years). Article not from acceptable source. Not a research article.
Fair

Article is somewhat related to task and/or is grossly outdated (> 10 years). Article not from acceptable source.
Good

Article selected may be current (<10 years) or somewhat older, topic is related to task, but less specific. Article published in peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
Excellent

Article selected is current (<10 years), topic is specific to task. Article published in peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
Citation/APA
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Authors, title, journal name, publication year, volume, page numbers.
Poor/Unacceptable

No citation.
Fair

Major citation problem.
Good

Minor citation problem.
Excellent

Complete accurate citation.
Mechanics Requirements
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Arial, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. First page header should include your name, the assignment name, and the due date. Followed by: Title of your summary, brief introduction to the topic, body of summary, reflection, reference citation.
Poor/Unacceptable

AHHHH! I don't even know what to say!
Fair

Page length (2) requirements are not met. There are numerous grammatical errors or typos.
Good

Page length (2) requirements are met and there are some grammatical errors or typos that affect comprehension.
Excellent

Page length (2) requirements are met and there are few grammatical errors or typos.
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