Skip to main content
iRubric: Qualitative Research Critique Rubric

iRubric: Qualitative Research Critique Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Qualitative Research Critique Rubric 
Qualitative Research Critique Rubric
The student is requested to read a research article and write a critique that is based on an organized framework.
Rubric Code: M23C783
By cwelch94
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Psychology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric ARTICLE SUMMARY AND CRITIQUE
  Weak

0 pts

Good

1 pts

N/A

(N/A)

N/A

(N/A)

Article Citation
1 pts

APA format citation the the top of the article critique
Weak

No formal citation has been made. Formal citation has been stated at the beginning of the assignment, but the referencing style is unclear or there are major errors in the citation.
Good

Citation is completely compliant with APA style
N/A
N/A
Introduction & Article Summary
1 pts

Weak

Literature review was not discussed. Variables/research questions were not identified or explained at length. Purpose of the study was not identified.
Good

Variables were identified. Identify the variables and purpose of the study. Discuss whether the literature review of the article provided enough background information to communicate the premise of the study.
N/A
N/A
Critique Framework
  Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Weak

1 pts

Satisfactory

1.5 pts

Strong

2 pts

Methods
2 pts

Unsatisfactory

Methods section is not discussed or is simply restated.
Weak

Sample group is described in detail. Steps of the procedure are mentioned.
Satisfactory

Sample, reliability of instruments, and logic for using the instruments is discussed.
Strong

The procedures of the study are discussed (Principle design of the study, source of data, data analysis)
Discussion
2 pts

Unsatisfactory

The student does not reflect on the clinical relevance of the article.
Weak

The student offers weak or inconclusive conclusions about the clinical relevance of the article.
Satisfactory

The student addresses the clinical relevance of the article but does not offer a completely convincing rationale for the clinical use of the evidence or omits the implications for clinical practice.
Strong

The clinical relevance of the article is clearly addressed, the limitations of the study are addressed, a convincing rationale is presented for suggestions for improving the study, and the implications for clinical practice are discussed.
Written Communication
2 pts

Unsatisfactory

The submitted critique demonstrates little or no attention to the use of necessary conventions of writing(spelling, grammar, organization).
Weak

The submitted critique has moderately communicated efficiently in written form. There are some awkward phrases, poor language choices, or spelling and grammar errors.
Satisfactory

The student uses all necessary conventions of writing (spelling, grammar, organization) without error or with few errors. The critique is written an an appropriate professional level.
Strong

The critique is of publishable quality with no grammar or spelling errors. Meets APA standards.
Critique of Article
2 pts

Unsatisfactory

The student does not uses the framework provided to construct a judgement about the article or constructs one that is not consistent with the framework provided or is not supported by the facts contained in the article.
Weak

The student constructs a judgement about the article that has some relationship to the framework provided, however, the specifics (content, organization, conclusions) do not totally relate to the framework. The student is objective overall.
Satisfactory

The student constructs a valid judgement about the article and clearly explains why the judgement is based on the framework provided. Some elements of the framework are omitted when they should be addressed.
Strong

The critique addresses all elements of the framework objectively and offers a complete and clear critique of weak or missing elements.



Keywords:
  • Research evaluation skills



Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98