LiteratureReviewRubric.docx

Topic

Distinguished

Proficient

Apprentice

Novice

Articles

Information is gathered from multiple, research-based article sources. Multiple opinions on the research topic are reviewed. 12-15 articles are included.

Information is gathered from multiple, research-based article sources. 10 articles are included.

Information is gathered from multiple sources. 5-8 articles are included.

Information is gathered from a single source.

Topic

Well organized, demonstrates logical sequencing and structure. Thought process flows for reader comprehension. Details about article selection are present including search engines, search terms and inclusion criteria.

Well organized but demonstrates illogical sequencing and a lack of structure and flow. Details about article selection are present.

Ideas are stated but there is no train of thought flow

Lacks structure and organization of thoughts

Introduction

A descriptive introduction leads the reader into the research literature review and the purpose of the review is stated and rationalizes the need for the review. Main discussion points are identified. Research question is identified.

An introduction leads the reader into the research literature review and the purpose of the review is stated and rationalizes the need for the review. Research question is identified.

An introduction leads the reader into the research literature review

An inadequate introduction is present.

Background, History, Conclusion

Detailed conclusions are reached from the evidence offered. Evidence is proposed from different views on the research topic. Writer’s view is clearly expressed.

Detailed conclusions are reached from the evidence offered. Evidence is proposed from different views on the research topic.

Conclusions are reached from the evidence offered.

Conclusions are not reached from the evidence offered.

Details

Anthropomorphism is avoided, Post graduate level writing is used to guide reader through ideas and information, 10-15 peer-reviewed sources are used, 7-10 pages are written. Post graduate level sentences and paragraphs are used and there are no grammatical errors present. Correct APA citations are used.

Anthropomorphism is mostly avoided. 10 peer-reviewed sources are used. 7 pages are written. Post graduate level sentences and paragraphs are used and there are no grammatical errors present. Mostly correct APA citations are used.

Anthropomorphism is not avoided. 8 peer-reviewed sources are used. 5-6 pages are written.

Less than 8 resources are used. Less than 5 pages are written.

Literature Review Rubric