Journal Article Critique Assignment
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Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric
Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content (70%) |
Advanced 92-100 % |
Proficient 84-91% |
Developing 1–83% |
Not Present |
Points Earned |
Purpose and Hypothesis |
32 to 35 points A clear, concise definition of the purpose of the article. A statement highlighting the hypothesis of the article. |
29 to 31 points The purpose of the article and the hypothesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part. |
1 to 28 points One or more of the elements were not adequately included. |
0 points The requirements are missing. |
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Content and Theoretical Assumptions |
32 to 35 points A concise explanation of the content of the journal article. A discussion of the theoretical assumptions of the journal article. |
29 to 31 points The content and the theoretical assumptions of the journal article are presented for the most part. |
1 to 28 points The content of the journal article and the theoretical assumptions were not adequately presented. |
0 points The requirements are missing. |
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Conclusion |
32 to 35 points A discussion of what the journal article implies for the future and any recommendations for criminal justice. |
29 to 31 points The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part. |
1 to 28 points The conclusion needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications. |
0 points The requirements are missing. |
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Structure (30%) |
Advanced 92-100% |
Proficient 84-91% |
Developing 1–83% |
Not Present |
Points Earned |
Grammar and Spelling |
14 to 15 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
12 to 13 points There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
1 to 11 points There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
0 points There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Current APA Format Compliance |
14 to 15 points There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references. |
12 to 13 points There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. |
1 to 11 points There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items. |
0 points A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items. |
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Page Length |
14 to 15 points 5 pages of content in length (not counting the title page, abstract or references); double-spaced. |
12 to 13 points 3-4 pages more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced. |
1 to 11 points More than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced. |
0 points Requirements not met. |
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Professor Comments: |
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Total: |
/150 |
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