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Journal Article Critique
Journal Article Critique
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Rubric Code:
VXC795C
By
DRKarenEthridge
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Subject:
Psychology
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Missing
0 pts
Inadequate
2 pts
Needs Improvement
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Summary of article's major points
Missing
Article summary is not present.
Inadequate
Understanding of the article major points is incomplete or many misconceptions are demonstrated.
Needs Improvement
Shows an understanding of the information in the article, but has not included some major points and/or supporting details.
Good
Demonstrates complete understanding of the article and has highlighted most major points.
Excellent
Presents a thorough summary of the article and correct in both major points and supporting details.
Critique of the literature review
Missing
Critique of the literature/theoretical review is not present.
Inadequate
Judgments are not constructed or are not supported by the facts contained within the article.
Needs Improvement
Constructs a judgment about the article; however, important elements are omitted or not supported.
Good
Constructs a valid judgment about the article and explains the basis of the judgment. Some elements are omitted when they should be addressed.
Excellent
Addresses all elements and offers a complete and clear critique of weak or missing elements.
Critique of the study design
Missing
Critique of the study design and methods is not present.
Inadequate
Judgments are not constructed or are not supported by the facts contained within the article.
Needs Improvement
Constructs a judgment about the article; however, important elements are omitted or not supported.
Good
Constructs a valid judgment about the article and explains the basis of the judgment. Some elements are omitted when they should be addressed.
Excellent
Addresses all elements and offers a complete and clear critique of weak or missing elements.
Critique of the results
Missing
Critique of the results and discussion is not present.
Inadequate
Judgments are not constructed or are not supported by the facts contained within the article.
Needs Improvement
Constructs a judgment about the article; however, important elements are omitted or not supported.
Good
Constructs a valid judgment about the article and explains the basis of the judgment. Some elements are omitted when they should be addressed.
Excellent
Addresses all elements and offers a complete and clear critique of weak or missing elements.
Evidence of critical thinking
Missing
Judgments regarding the article or study design are not present.
Inadequate
Incorrect judgments are made that are not based on the course content or misrepresent the article content.
Needs Improvement
Judgments about the article and relation to course content are not clear, lack specificity, or are only partially correct.
Good
A few accurate judgments about the article are made, based on research principles, some omissions or inconsistencies. Incomplete in thought as it relates to course content.
Excellent
Judgments are based upon content research, specific and additional insight is provided.
Conclusion
Missing
Conclusion paragraph is not present.
Inadequate
Strengths and limitations of the article and study are not discussed, or are limited and can't provide a conclusion with evidence. No or very limited reflection on the clinical relevance of the article.
Needs Improvement
Strengths and limitations are not clearly or thoroughly discussed. Supporting details are not provided. Weak or inconclusive conclusions regarding the clinical relevance or the article.
Good
Strengths and limitations are discussed, but not appropriately supported with supporting details. Clinical relevance is addressed, but a convincing rationale for the overall implications are omitted.
Excellent
Strengths and limitations are clearly and thoroughly summarized with appropriate supporting details. Clinical relevance is clearly addressed, and a convincing rationale for the overall implications.
Subjects:
Psychology
Types:
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