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Literature review Literature review A literature review rubric for general use in graduate programmes Rubric Code: F2495B3 By noellehaight Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Assignment Grade Levels: Graduate

INTRODUCTION 20 %
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Problem statement	Poor Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic or purpose of the article	Fair Readers are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic of the article	Good The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the article
BODY 50 %
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Flow of the review	Poor The literature review appears to have no direction, with subtopics appearing disjointed.	Fair There is a basic flow from one section to the next, but not all sections or paragraphs follow in a natural or logical order	Good The literature review goes from general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together, as well as adjacent paragraphs
Coverage of content	Poor Major research contributors are missing. Too much focus on one or two research articles.	Fair A wide range of sources have been identified and used. Sources are fairly reported on.	Good The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance to the course is unquestionable.
Clear writing	Poor It is hard to know what the writer is trying to express. Writing is convoluted. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are evident.	Fair Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is too repetitive. Few (3) spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.	Good Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer incorporates the active voice when appropriate and supports ideas with examples. No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are made.
CONCLUSION 20 %
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Conclusion	Poor There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review.	Fair The author provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the report.	Good The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Insights into the problem are appropriate.
REFERECES 10 %
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
APA referencing	Poor Citation for the article did not follow APA format and was missing essential information	Fair Citation for the article did follow APA format; however; a few (2) errors in essential information were evident	Good Citation for the article did follow APA format. Essential information was accurate and complete.

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