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Scientific Journal Review

To be used to evaluate a 4 page summary and criitique of a scientific article for a class in evaluation of scientific literature

Rubric Code: RX4C68B

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Scientific Journal Written Review
	Beginning 15 pts	Developing 20 pts	Proficient 25 pts
Introduction/Thesis	Beginning Goal/hypothesis missing or incomplete. Background information includes unrelated information and/or is insufficient to support hypothesis. No real thesis.	Developing Goal/hypothesis/thesis mentioned but unclear or confusing. Background information included but not sufficient to support hypothesis: only 1 article of previous work cited. Unclear Thesis	Proficient Describes goal/hypothesis/thesis of experiment. Background information provides context for a True Thesis.
Body of Reaserch Support Pros/Cons	Beginning Articles provided did not conclude a thesis or conclusion, articles were inconclusive. Provides no general concept of how the artilces support or contradict the hypothesis. Not written in narrative (paragraph) form.	Developing Articles provided somewhat supported and contradicted the thesis Provides somewhat detail to have a small idea of the support and contradiction of the hypothesis Not written in narrative (paragraph) form.	Proficient Describes the reaserch that supported thesis experimental procedure including annotations to support and contradict thesis. Provides enough detail for someone to understand the overview of the support and contradiction of the hypothesis Written in narrative (paragraph) form.
Description of Data	Beginning Shows little understanding of articles. No input offered on quality of study; whether it was well done or could it be improved. No reference of future studies or unanswered questions.	Developing Shows some understanding of article. Incomplete assessment of quality of study data or descriptions.	Proficient Shows understanding of article and subject matter. Poses further questions to continue research or address concerns with previous project. Connects theisis with data, statistics or other realm of research.
Format, Style and References	Beginning Some/all of narrative written in present or future tense. Many grammar and spelling errors present. Few references cited from text listed. May be listed in correct format as per APA. Not in 12pt font or mor than double spaced.	Developing Essay has no concrete flow. The pros and cons were insufficient to the thesis Several grammar and spelling errors present. References cited include most sources cited in text. 12 font double spaced. May be listed in correct format as per APA.	Proficient Essay was clear and conclusive. Minimal to no errors in grammar and spelling. References cited include all sources in text, listed in correct APA format.

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