Journal Article Critique Assignment

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CJUS 703

Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Professor Comments:

Total:

/150

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