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Critical Review Rubric 
Critical Review Rubric
Critical Analysis of an Article
Rubric Code: L249225
By Drmepita
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric Critical Review Rubic
  Level 4

(N/A)

Level 3

(N/A)

Level 2

(N/A)

Level 1

(N/A)

Introduction/Summary

Level 4

- Demonstrates an excellent understanding of all the concepts, themes and ideas presented in the work.
- Summary of the article is clear and concise.
Level 3

- Demonstrates an understanding of most of the concepts, themes, and ideas presented in the work.
- Summary is clear, but is somewhat repetitive and disorganized.
Level 2

- Demonstrates only a partial understanding of most of the concepts, themes, and ideas in the work.
- Summary is somewhat confusing and difficult to follow.
Level 1

- Demonstrates very little comprehension of the any of the concepts, themes, and idea presented in the work.
- Summary is confusing and incomplete, and suggests that the work was not read in its entirety.
Review of Article

Level 4

- Demonstrates sophistication of thought.
- Communicates clearly and follows a logical sequence.
- Understands and critically evaluates the work effectively
Level 3

- Presents sound points and argument.
- Communicates clearly and follows a logical sequence, with some minor lapses.
- Understands the work, but does not critically evaluate all aspects of it.
Level 2

- Well-stated, but vague arguments.
- Uses general terms and does not always follow a logical sequence.
- Shows basic comprehension
of the work, with lapses in
understanding.
- Describes but does not critically evaluate the work.
Level 1

- Rudimentary, vague arguments
- Does not have a clear central idea or
does not respond appropriately to the assignment.
- Shows a basic misunderstanding of the work.
Organization

Level 4

- Well organized with coherent structure
- Sophisticated transitional sentences guide the reader
through the chain of reasoning or progression of ideas.
Level 3

- May stray at times from analysis to description.
- Shows a logical progression of ideas and uses fairly sophisticated transitional devices
- Some logical links may be faulty, but each paragraph clearly relates to
paper's central idea.
Level 2

- No discernible structure, but central focus of paper still easily understood.
- Transitions are not in a logical sequence.
- While each paragraph may relate to central idea, logic is not always clear.
Level 1

- Random organization,
lacking internal paragraph structure
and uses few
transitions.
- Paragraphs may lack topic sentences or main ideas, or
may be too general to
be effective.
- Paragraphs may not all relate to paper's subject.
Formatting/grammar/spelling

Level 4

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
- APA Citations used appropriately
Level 3

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
- APA Citations are used appropriately.
Level 2

- Paper contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language consistently lacks clarity, sentence structure may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing.
- Not all citations that are necessary are provided.
Level 1

- Paper contains many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Reader unable to understand or see connections between thoughts.
- Many necessary citations are missing.





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