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Journal Article Review 
Journal Article Review
The students read a scholarly journal article on a health-related topic and write a journal review.
Rubric Code: MX7X765
By mrchuni
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Powered by iRubric Thinking and Reasoning
Students will identify and analyze real or potential "problems" and develop, evaluated, and test possible solutions using creative thinking, analysis and synthesis, quantitative reasoing, and/or transfer of knowledge and skills to a new context as appropriate.
  Poor

Does not meet assignment objectives

0 pts

Fair

Assignment objectives minimally met

2 pts

Good

Meets assignment ojbectives

4 pts

Excellent

Exceeds assignment objectives

5 pts

Content & Development
5 pts

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Does not include all expected components of an excellent paper.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
-Few expected components of an excellent paper are included.
Good

- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
-Most expected components of an excellent paper are included.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, persuasive, and reflects critical thinking and analysis.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
-Contains all expected components: review of literature, methods, results, discussion, suggestions for further study, conclusion.
Organization & Structure
5 pts

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format
5 pts

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Excellent

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
5 pts

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Enter Title: APA Formatting
5 pts

Poor

No APA Formatting is followed
Fair

Paper contains some APA formatting.
Good

APA formattng is followed with minor errors.
Excellent

APA formatting is correct.



Keywords:
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