iRubric: Outcome research study critique rubric

Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Word choice is informal in tone. Writing is choppy, with many awkward or unclear passages. OR Reference and citation errors detract significantly from paper.

Errors in APA style are noticeable. Word choice occasionally informal in tone. Writing has a few awkward or unclear passages.

Errors in APA style are noticeable, but minimal. Word choice occasionally informal in tone. Writing has a few awkward or unclear passages.

Rare errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkward of unclear passages.

No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow. AND All references and citations are correctly written and present.

None of the following are demonstrated; (1) using the “test the study” method listed in the journal article paper format, your rating of the study is noted –defective, substandard, or adequate; (2)
a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discussed in your analysis.

One of the following are
demonstrated; (1) using the “test the study” method listed in the journal article paper format, your rating of the study is noted –defective, substandard, or adequate; (2)
a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discussed in your analysis.

Two of the following are
demonstrated; (1) using the “test the study” method listed in the journal article paper format, your rating of the study is noted –defective, substandard, or adequate; (2)
a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discussed in your analysis.

Three of the following are
demonstrated; (1) using the “test the study” method listed in the journal article paper format, your rating of the study is noted –defective, substandard, or adequate; (2)
a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discussed in your analysis.

All four of the following are
demonstrated; (1) using the “test the study” method listed in the journal article paper format, your rating of the study is noted –defective, substandard, or adequate; (2)
a discussion of your rating is clearly and logically presented; (3) your discussion addresses strengths and weaknesses of the study; (4) cultural and ethical issues are discussed in your analysis.