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Article Review and Critical Analysis

Please read the article assigned, take notes, think deeply about the article. In this paper, I would like for you summarize and describe the study. Also, I'd like for you to write a critique and reflection of the article. Please use other research studies to support your ideas and arguments in your paper and cite them in a reference section!

Rubric Code: C2W84BW

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Article Summary & Critical Analysis
	Limited Proficiency (N/A)	Some Proficiency (N/A)	Proficiency (N/A)	High Proficiency (N/A)
Summary of Article 60 pts State the purpose for the research; study questions and hypotheses. summary of sample, results, and conclusions.	Limited Proficiency 0-15 points. The article summary is very unclear and/or overly detailed. Mostly quotes and opinions.	Some Proficiency 16-30 points. The article summary is somewhat unclear and/or overly detailed. The researchers purpose and/or outcomes are missing. A few too many direct quotes.	Proficiency 31-45 points. Summary includes purpose and outcome of the article. Key arguments either missing or some of the information provided is unnecessary for a summary (too wordy).	High Proficiency 46-60 points. Summary includes the purpose and outcome of the article. Summary includes only the key arguments necessary to provide a brief overview of the article that is complete.
Critique/Reflection 30 pts Was there something that the authors did not discuss that you believe they should have? What does the article cause you to want to know more about? Is there any mention of research Limitations to the study? How does this study link back materials covered in class?	Limited Proficiency 0-9 points. Poorly organized. No critique or personal reflection. Writing continues where the summary left off.	Some Proficiency 10-19 points. Unclear critique/reflection. None of the concepts from the course were tied in to the article. Writing indicates a misunderstanding of the concepts, argument, or purpose of the article.	Proficiency 20-25 points. Either critique or reflection provided; What is provided is mostly thoughtful but incomplete. Student did not include any of the information from class.	High Proficiency 26-30 points. Thoughtful critique/reflection. The student includes content from class, and any other relevant learning in the analysis.
Organization & Development 20 pts Writing is organized to complement the article. Paragraphs are coherent with topic, supporting, and concluding statements that transition reader to the next paragraph.	Limited Proficiency 0-5 points. Minimal organization; Paragraphs are lacking sufficient content; organization and development negatively impact comprehension.	Some Proficiency 6-10 points. Writing unorganized and paragraphs too long/too short; some smooth transitions throughout.	Proficiency 11-15 points. Writing is somewhat organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout.	High Proficiency 16-20 points. Writing is well organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout.
APA/MLA 10 pts Citations and references must be linked. Include correctly formatted title page and reference page.	Limited Proficiency 0 points. No citation. No title page. No references.	Some Proficiency 1-5 points. Major citation and/or reference problem. Title page missing.	Proficiency 6-8 points. Minor citation and/or reference problem or some errors on the title page.	High Proficiency 9-10 points. Citations and references linked. Title page, reference page, and all in-text citations are accurate.
Writing & Grammar 10 pts Three pages. Times New Romans, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Spelling and mechanics.	Limited Proficiency 0-3 points. Page length may be an issue; grammatical error or typos are such that the paper is difficult to read.	Some Proficiency 4-6 points. Page length requirements are not met. There are numerous grammatical errors or typos.	Proficiency 7-8 points. Page length (2) requirements are met and there are some grammatical errors or typos that affect comprehension.	High Proficiency 9-10 points. Page length (2) requirements are met; Maximum spelling or grammatical error = 1.
Use of terminology 20 pts Terminology should be defined when not considered common knowledge and jargon should be avoided.	Limited Proficiency 0 points. Jargon terms used incorrectly, without definition; attempting to sound "scientific" without understanding meaning of terms.	Some Proficiency 1-5 points. Most terms used correctly, possibly some incorrect usage or use of unnecessary or undefined jargon.	Proficiency 6-12 points. Few errors in use of terminology; definitions provided for technical terms, overuse of jargon avoided.	High Proficiency 13-15 points. Correct use of all terminology, attention to nuances of meaning, judicious use of clearly defined jargon.

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psychology, article summary, disorder,

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