Literature Review Rubric

POINTS POSSIBLE

4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / Score
ASSIGNMENT BASICS
Articles / Information gathered from 6-8 articles (based on group size)and articles support research topic / Information only gathered from 4-6 articles and/or a few articles do not fully support research topic / Information only gathered from 2-4 articles and/or multiple articles do not fully support research topic / Information only gathered from 1-2 articles and/or all articles do not fully support research topic
10 / 7 / 4 / 1 / Score
MAIN CONTENT
Introduction of Topic
/ The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the review. / Readers are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic of the review / Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic or purpose of the review. / No mention of topic of review.
Background/Foundation / Detailed information given explaining what is already known about the topic prior to group experiment. / Some information given explaining what is already known about the topic prior to group experiment. / Minimal information given explaining what is already known about the topic prior to group experiment. / No background information is provided.
Theme
/ Well organized, demonstrates logical sequencing and structure. Clearly identified. / Well organized, but demonstrates illogical sequencing or structure. Clearly identified. / Weakly organized with no logical sequencing or structure. Not identified. / No organization, sequencing, or structure.
Coverage of Content
/ The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. / All major sections of the pertinent content are included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. / Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. / There is no description of content of articles
Conclusion
/ The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Insights into the problem are appropriate. / The author provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the report. / There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review / No conclusion was included in the Review
Research Question / Research question(s)were clearly identified and connected to content of the literature review. / Research question(s) were identified, though the connection to the articles was limited / Research question(s) were not clearly identified nor connected to the articles. / Research question(s) were not identified and there was not a connection between articles in the review.
References / Information is cited properly and in APA format throughout the review itself and in the bibliography. / Information is cited in APA style most of the time in the article and in the bibliography. / Information is cited, but has numerous errors. / Information is not cited or is cited incorrectly.
4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / Score
PRESENTATION
Clarity of Writing
/ Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer incorporates the active voice when appropriate and supports ideas with examples. / Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is too repetitive. / It is hard to know what the writer is trying to express. Writing is convoluted. / Reader is unable to follow the structure of the review
Length
/ Adheres to 5 – 10 page criteria. / Exceed or does not meet 5 – 10 page criteria by ½ page or less. / Exceed or does not meet 5 – 10 page criteria by ½ to 1 page. / Exceed or does not meet 5 – 10 page criteria by more than 1 page.
Grammar
/ There is 1 or less grammatical error. / There are 2 grammatical errors. / There are 3 grammatical errors. / There are 4 or more grammatical errors.
TOTAL POINTS