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Literature Review 
Rubric Code: HACX5
By RBagley
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

2 pts

Above Average

1.5 pts

Good

1 pts

Poor

0.5 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Focus (X 2)
200 %

Excellent

All paragraphs are consistently understandable and related to the main topic.
Above Average

Most paragraphs are understandable and related to the main topic.
Good

Some paragraphs are confusing and lack relationship to the main topic.
Poor

Very confusing and minimal relationship to the main topic.
Unsatisfactory

Very unclear and seemingly misses the point entirely.
Organization (X 2)
200 %

Excellent

All information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs that include transitions, topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Introduction clearly identifies the research focus. Conclusion provides a clear and complete summary of findings.
Above Average

Most information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs that include transitions, topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Introduction identifies the research focus. Conclusion provides a clear summary of findings.
Good

Some information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs that include transitions, topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Introduction identifies the research focus. Conclusion provides a summary of findings.
Poor

Little information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs that include transitions, topic sentences, and concluding sentences. Introduction identifies the research focus. Conclusion provides a summary of findings.
Unsatisfactory

Information lacks organization. Introduction fails to identify the research focus. Conclusion does not provide a summary of findings.
Purpose
100 %

Excellent

Summarizes and synthesizes the content of the sources.
Above Average

Mainly summarizes and synthesizes the content of the sources but includes some of the author's ideas, interpretations, and conclusions.
Good

Blends source material with the author's ideas, interpretations, and conclusions.
Poor

Makes use of sources to support the author's ideas, interpretations, and conclusions.
Unsatisfactory

Primarily presents the author's ideas, interpretations, and conclusions.
Sources
100 %

Excellent

At least 5 sources representing at least three different types (e.g. book, periodical, web, media)
Above Average

At least 4 sources representing at least three different types (e.g. book, periodical, web, media)
Good

At least 4 sources representing at least two different types (e.g. book, periodical, web, media)
Poor

At least 3 sources representing at least two different types (e.g. book, periodical, web, media)
Unsatisfactory

Less than 3 sources or representing only one type of source material.
Citations
100 %

Excellent

All references to source materials are clearly and properly cited using APA style.
Above Average

Most references to source materials are clearly and properly cited using APA style.
Good

Some references to source materials are clearly and properly cited using APA style.
Poor

Few references to source materials are clearly and properly cited using APA style.
Unsatisfactory

No references to source materials are clearly and properly cited using APA style.
Mechanics
100 %

Excellent

No more than three grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Above Average

No more than five grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Good

No more than seven grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Poor

No more than nine grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Unsatisfactory

More than nine grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Reference List
100 %

Excellent

Reference list contains all sources referred to in the paper, and no extra sources. APA style is error-free.
Above Average

Reference list contains all sources referred to in the paper, and no extra sources. APA style is almost error-free.
Good

Reference list contains most sources referred to in the paper, and no extra sources. APA style is almost error-free.
Poor

Reference list contains most sources referred to in the paper. No major errors in APA style.
Unsatisfactory

Reference list omits sources referred to in the paper, and/or includes extra sources. Major errors in APA style.
APA Format
100 %

Excellent

No APA style or formatting errors.
Above Average

Almost no APA style or formatting errors.
Good

A few minor APA style or formatting errors.
Poor

A few major APA style or formatting errors.
Unsatisfactory

Many APA style or formatting errors.




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