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Literature Review 
Literature Review
This rubric is designed to evaluate the literature review performed by my undergraduate education students in my class.
Rubric Code: EAXBWX
By craigali
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor/Fair

0.3 pts

Good

0.85 pts

Excellent

1 pts

Introducing the idea:
Topic identification
10 pts

Poor/Fair

Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic that is to be examined.
Good

Readers are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic that is to be examined.
Excellent

The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the report.
Body:
Flow of the report
20 pts

Poor/Fair

The report appears to have no direction, with subtopics appearing disjointed.
Good

There is a basic flow from one section to the next, but not all sections or paragraphs follow in a natural or logical order.
Excellent

The report goes from general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together, as well as adjacent paragraphs.
Coverage of content
25 pts

Poor/Fair

Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. The topic is of little significance to the educational/training field.
Good

All major sections of the pertinent content are included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. Significance to educational/training field is evident.
Excellent

The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance is unquestionable.
Clarity
25 pts

Clarity of writing and writing technique
Poor/Fair

It is hard to know what the writer is trying to express. Writing is convoluted. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are evident.
Good

Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is too repetitive.
Excellent

Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer incorporates the active voice when appropriate. The use of pronouns, modifiers, parallel construction, and non-sexist language are appropriate.
Conclusion:
Synthesis
10 pts

A synthesis of ideas and hypothesis or research question
Poor/Fair

There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review. No hypothesis or research question is provided.
Good

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. The hypothesis or research question is stated.
Excellent

The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Insights into the problem are appropriate. Conclusions and the hypothesis or research question are strongly supported in the report.
Citations/References:
Proper APA format
10 pts

Poor/Fair

Citations for statements included in the report were not present, or references which were included were not found in the text.
Good

Citations within the body of the report and a corresponding reference list were presented. Some formatting problems exist, or components were missing.
Excellent

All needed citations were included in the report. References matched the citations, and all were encoded in APA format.





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