Literature Review Grading Rubric
Final Paper Due December 15, 2014
No Late Work Will Be Accepted
Criteria / Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsCover page
5pts. / o Includes specific, informative and creative title, author, course and date.
o Running header is an appropriate shortened title
Informative Abstract
5pts. / o Clearly states research question
o Concisely summarizes major points and perspectives on about one well-written paragraph
Introduction
5pts. / o Begins with an appropriate and creative hook to interest the audience
o Establishes necessary historical context for the topic
o Explains the focus of the paper and provides a map for the reader
Body and Organization
50 pts. / o Divided logically into sub categories
o Sub-categories labeled clearly and logically with headings that give the paper an easy-to-follow structure and flow
o Sections begin with a clear topic sentence
o Sections are primarily written in student’s words with more commentary and/or analysis than quotes or paraphrasing.
o Qualifies source’s name and/or authority to validate information from sources (builds ethos)
o Consistently utilizes proper in-text citations
o Commentary is more than a simple paraphrasing of source; student evaluates information for its contribution to the topic, its perspective, and any/all holes or potential pitfalls of the source, where applicable
o Student clearly demonstrates relationships and patterns among the concepts/ideas/opinions presented in the sources
o Quotes and paraphrased material are used purposefully to illustrate or explain an opinion or idea; to assert a fact; to provide authority for an assertion made; to provide a focal point; and/or to show a range of opinions
o Quotes used only when vital to idea preservation; otherwise, paraphrasing is the standard (good, sound paraphrasing practice is used rather than just “changing a few words”)
o Uses a variety of quote integration strategies and structures, if quotes are necessary, clearly demonstrating integration of They Say, I Say and active use of models and examples from class (i.e. Freakonomics, Sample Literature Reviews)
o Student demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge on the topic in which they’ve carefully selected and pieced together a meaningful, coherent lit. review
Conclusion
10pts. / o Synthesizes research presented in a coherent manner and draws conclusions that are more than a mere regurgitation of the main points/topic sentences from body.
o Draws conclusions from the research, which leads to the next area of focus: the new research question for an authoritative paper, and the position the student would anticipate defending
Articles
(Not for a grade. Paper will not be accepted if it does not meet this requirement) / o Information is gathered from at least 6 sources: including at least 3 current peer reviewed journal articles, and at least one printed book
Audience and purpose
(5pts.) / o Presents information in a formal and appropriate tone, assuming a generally well-informed, but not specialist, audience
o Writing clearly communicates the student’s understanding that this is NOT a position paper, and so multiple perspectives are be presented in the introduction.
Reference List and APA Formatting
(10pts) / o Zero errors in APA formatting (see style guide in your textbook or Purdue OWL)
o Not more than 2 errors in APA formatting
Grammar and Mechanics
(10pts.) / o Zero errors in grammar/mechanics and zero typos
o No more than 3 errors in grammar/mechanics/typos
o Demonstrates evidence of submitting paper to the CSN or UNLV writing lab AND receiving feedback in time for submission.
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