Scoring Rubric for HYDCE 483 Critical Analysis Paper (25 points possible)

Component / Excellent
4-5 points / Satisfactory
2-3 points / Unsatisfactory
0-1 point
Analysis of author’s justification / Provides a thorough, accurate analysis of the author’s justification of the worth and significance of the study / Provides a description, but only minimal analysis, of the author’s justification of the worth and significance of the study / Student does not accurately assess the author’s arguments justifying the study.
Analysis of author’s methods / Provides a thorough, accurate analysis of the study design, sample selection, and data collection methods used in this study / Provides a description, but only minimal analysis, of the study design, sample selection, and data collection methods used in this study / Student does not accurately assess study design, sample selection, and data collection methods used in this study
Analysis of validity and credibility of the study / Provides a thorough, accurate analysis of study bias, reliability, author credentials, and publication venue / Provides a description, but only minimal analysis, of study bias, reliability, author credentials, and publication venue / Student does not assess accurately study bias, reliability, author credentials, and publication
Writing / Overall, writing was clear, succinct, and reflects the depth of student thinking/ analysis. Paper is organized logically with adequate transitions between sections. / Overall, writing was organized but lacked some polish, and might not convey the true depth of student understanding of the topic. / Overall, writing was disorganized and did not reflect a deep understanding of the topic.
Mechanics / Consistently grammatically correct with rare misspellings.
Project adheres to the NLM style/format; references are complete; cover page is correct. / Few errors in spelling and grammar evidenced.
Project generally adheres to NLM style/format but has some errors. / Utilizes poor spelling and grammar.
Project is not in NLM style/format; references are incomplete.

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Goals for this rubric – Anne, did I get this rubric to address these??

  • Can students assess if article authors justified their purpose with lit review and introduction. Analyzing worth and significance of the study – should it have been studied in the first place?
  • Can students assess if article authors pursued a scientifically appropriate method of studying their question: study design, sample selection, data collection methods
  • Can students recognize validity and credibility of the study: bias, reliability, credentials of authors, venue of publication
  • Students clearly express their ideas: not only understand, but can articulate what they understand
  • Mechanics: spelling, grammar, cover page, references