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Article Research Critique 
Critique of research article
The student is requested to read a research article and write a critique that is based on an organized framework.
Rubric Code: PXBW78X
By cshuler2
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Subject: Law  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

Powered by iRubric ARTICLE SUMMARY AND CRITIQUE
  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Weak

2 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Strong

4 pts

Student's Score

(N/A)

Article Citation

Unsatisfactory

No formal citation has been made.
Weak

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.
Satisfactory

Formal citation has been stated at the beginning of the critique using the major elements of accurate APA referencing Style. Minor errors such as incorrect punctuation between elements.
Strong

Citation is completely compliant with APA style
Student's Score
Introduction & Article Summary

Unsatisfactory

The student's understanding of the article is so incomplete or has so many misconceptions that the student cannot be said to understand the topic.
Weak

The student has an understanding of the important information in the article but has not included some of the key points in the written summary and/or supporting details.
Satisfactory

The student has a complete understanding of the article and has highlighted most key points as in the summary section.
Strong

The student presents a detailed and thorough summary of the article that is succinct and correct in both major points and supporting details.
Student's Score
Validity of judgements re content

Unsatisfactory

The student makes incorrect judgments about the article that are not based on good research practice or misrepresents the article content.
Weak

The student's judgments about the article are not clear, lack specificity, or are only partially correct.
Satisfactory

The student offers a few accurate judgments about the article based on good research practice. There are some omissions or inconsistencies in the presentation.
Strong

The judgments made about the article are correct and presented in sufficient detail. They are consistent and correct.
Student's Score
Criminal Justice Relevance

Unsatisfactory

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

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

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

The criminal justice relevance of the article is clearly addressed, a convincing rationale is presented, and the implications for practical practice are discussed.
Student's Score
Written Communication

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.
Student's Score
Critique of Article

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.
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 and offers a complete and clear critique of weak or missing elements.
Student's Score



Keywords:
  • Research evaluation skills



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