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Journal Article Review 
Journal Article Review
Critiquing research article reviews
Rubric Code: S236XBA
By kwhitenrctc
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Journal Article Review
Research Article Critique

75 pts
  Above Expectations

15 pts

Meets Expectations

11 pts

Below Expectations

10 pts

Essentials
15 pts

Hypothesis, type of study, summary of the research. What is the purpose?
Above Expectations

The research question or hypothesis, and purpose is identified. The student identifies the type of study and what the researchers hope to identify.
Meets Expectations

Some details from article are missing. Including noting the correct hypothesis or research question. The critique lacks and understanding of the purpose of the study..
Below Expectations

No hypothesis is identified. Summary is missing the purpose.
Participants/Method
15 pts

Who are the participants in the study and the method used to determine the appropriateness for the research study.
Above Expectations

Full information is given about the participants, including how they were selected, was it a good representation of the population. The method of how the study was carried out is identified. There is a notation of strengths and weaknesses found.
Meets Expectations

Information is given about the participants,however it was not identified they were selected, was it a good representation.of the population? The method of how the study was carried out is identified. No identification of strength and weaknesses.
Below Expectations

Participants were identified, however there was not notation of the method used to choose participants. There is no mention of strength and weaknesses of the study.
Results/Conclusion
15 pts

What did the researchers find out? Is further research needed?
Above Expectations

Results of the study are clearly written. (Did the researchers results prove their hypothesis) The conclusion includes how the study will be used, implemented, or improved upon.
Meets Expectations

Results of the study are clearly written are stated, but not a clear correlation is noted. It is just information..Some discussion on the conclusion, but there is not a full explanation of how the study will be used.
Below Expectations

Results are listed as written in the article. Conclusion is not inclusive and does not show a clear connection of the value of the research.
Mechanics
15 pts

Organization, grammar, spelling, appropriate length

12pt Times Roman Font, double spaced
Above Expectations

Paper is well organized and easy to follow. There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.Paper is the appropriate length, has appropriate margins, and is provided in the correct font.
Meets Expectations

Paper is not well organized OR there are many grammatical errors.Paper is not the appropriate length OR has inappropriate margins OR is not in the correct font.
Below Expectations

Paper is not organized and there are many grammatical errors.Paper is not the appropriate length, has inappropriate margins, and is not in the correct font.
Reference in APA Format
15 pts

Name of Article, Journal in APA Format at the Top of the page.
Above Expectations

Reference is provided in the correct APA format.
Meets Expectations

Reference is provided in the correct format with few mistakes.
Below Expectations

Reference is not provided in the correct format.






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