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THINK: Article Review and Critical Analysis 
Article Review and Critical Analysis
Please read the article assigned, take notes, think deeply about the article. Then consider carefully the details of our assignment and the generative questions asked and the aims of your essay. Now write a critique and reflection of the article keeping in mind assignment parameters. Please use other research studies to support your ideas and arguments in your paper and cite them in a reference section!
Rubric Code: L232A7W
By broylesk
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Article Summary & Critical Analysis
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Summary & Analysis
35 pts

Introduction and early paragraphs highlighting key contexts drawn from the article as well as the writer's own critical questions and analysis. Introduction should begin generally and move towards a specific focus or claim.
Excellent

Summary includes the purpose and outcome of the article. Summary includes only the key ideas and arguments necessary to provide a brief overview of the article and skillfully makes clear the writer's own goals for the analysis.
Accomplished

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). Writer's own goals for the analysis are clear.
Developing

The article summary is somewhat unclear and/or overly detailed. The researchers purpose and/or outcomes are missing. A few too many direct quotes.
Beginning

The article summary is very unclear and/or overly detailed. Mostly quotes and opinions.
Did Not Attempt

Student fails to address this element.
Critique & Reflection
35 pts

Was there something that the author did not discuss that you believe they should have? What does the article cause you to want to know more about? Have you addressed areas related to the question in the assignment? How does this article link back materials covered in class?
Excellent

Thoughtful critique/reflection. The student includes content from class, and any other relevant learning in the analysis, including insight offered by appropriate outside sources..
Accomplished

Either critique or reflection provided; What is provided is mostly thoughtful but incomplete. Student did not include any of the information from class. Student has met some but not all parameters of the assignment.
Developing

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.
Beginning

Poorly organized. No critique or personal reflection. Writing continues where the summary left off.
Did Not Attempt

Student fails to address this element.
Organization & Development
20 pts

Writing is organized. Paragraphs are coherent and well-supported, Writing includes supporting, and concluding statements that transition reader to the next paragraph.building logically towards the essay's conclusion.
Excellent

Writing is well organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout. Appropriate support drawn from outside sources. Concrete examples support both analysis and reflection.
Accomplished

Writing is somewhat organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout.Some appropriate support drawn from outside sources. Concrete examples support both analysis and reflection.
Developing

Writing unorganized and paragraphs too long/too short; some smooth transitions throughout. Insufficient support from outside sources to sustain analysis and reflection. .
Beginning

Minimal organization; Paragraphs are lacking sufficient content; organization and development negatively impact comprehension. No attempt to use outside sources and/or concrete examples in evidence.
Did Not Attempt

Student fails to address this element.
Grammar & Citations
10 pts

Citations and references must be linked. Three pages. Times New Romans, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Spelling and mechanics. Include correctly formatted works cited or reference page. Use MLA or APA.
Excellent

Citations and references linked. References or Works cited page complete and all in-text citations are accurate.

Page length (3+) requirements are met; Essay is error free. .
Accomplished

Minor citation and/or reference problem or some errors in formatting or referencing sources.. Page length (3+) requirements are met and there are some grammatical errors or typos -- none affect comprehension.
Developing

Major citation and/or formatting problems. Page length requirements are not met. There are numerous grammatical errors or syntax and sentence-level construction impact meaning.
Beginning

No citation. No references. Page length may be an issue; grammatical error or typos are such that the paper is difficult to read.
Did Not Attempt

Student fails to address this element.



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