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For senior level article critique homework
Rubric Code: C7CCC2
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Subject: Health  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

Does not meet assignment objectives

1 pts

Fair

Meets minimal number of assignment objectives

2 pts

Good

Meets majority of assignment objectives

3 pts

Excellent

Meets or exceeds assignment objectives

4 pts

Article Choice 4

Poor

- Article selected is not from a peer-reviewed journal
-Article is a commentary or editorial
Fair

- Article is review of the literatue and not original research
Good

- Article selected is over 10 years old, but is classic research.
-Article is original research
Excellent

- Article selected is current research related to dental hygiene theory, practice or educational methodologies
-Article is original research conducted within the last 5 years
Content 8

Poor

-Introduction is unclear
-Paper does not provide information related to study
Fair

- Content of paper is limited on the information related to the study
-Content is inadequate for discussion of the study
Good

-Provides a review of the article with most aspect of the study design.
Does not include information regarding statistical analysis.
Excellent

- Provides a critical review of the article
-Includes information on study design methods and statistical analysis
-Identifies possible misconceptions in the research
Conclusion 8

Poor

-Conclusion is missing
Fair

-Conclusion does not flow from the body of the paper
Good

-Conclusion does not identify biases or recommendations noted in the study
-Conclusion is logical and adequate
Excellent

-Provides conclusion relating to the importance of the research
-Conclusion includes recommendations for improvements to the study
-Conclusion is clear, logical and specific.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 4

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone
Fair

-- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors
Spelling is correct
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure
APA Format 4

Poor

-Paper lacks many elements of correct APA formatting
- Paper is under word length (too short)
Fair

- Paper contains many APA format errors
- Paper is excessive in length
Good

- Paper contains a few, if any, APA format errors.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Excellent

- Paper follows all APA designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Organization & Structure 4

Poor

-Oganization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
-Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts
-Ideas are not in logical order
-Missing a concluding statement
Fair

-Structure o fthe paper is not easy to follow
-Paragraph transitions need improvement
-Ideas are in random order and not logical
Good

-Structure is mostly clear nad easy to follow
- Parapgraph transistions are present
-Ideas are in lobical order
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow
-Details are in a logical order
-Paragraph transistion are logical and maintain the flow of thought througout the paper
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Keywords:
  • Critical thinking and analysis







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