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Psychology Article Summary 
Psychology Article Summary
Topic: Psychological disorders. Types of articles are allowed: Peer reviewed (research or review article), or trade journal. Turn in two items directly to me: A hard copy of the highlighted article and your handwritten or types notes. One item submitted in Blackboard: A 2-page paper (1.5 page summary of the article; 0.5 page personal critique/reflection of the article).
Rubric Code: YX984C9
By jenny7
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Limited Proficiency

(N/A)

Some Proficiency

(N/A)

Proficiency

(N/A)

High Proficiency

(N/A)

Summary
30 pts

Review article: Overview of author's discussion of the disorder. Summarize author's need to write article. Why is it important? Research article: State the purpose for the research;problem that lead to a need for the study; summary of population & disorder, results, and conclusions.
Limited Proficiency

0-15 points.
The article summary is very unclear and/or overly detailed. Mostly quotes and opinions.
Some Proficiency

16-21 points.
The article summary is somewhat unclear and/or overly detailed. The researchers purpose and/or outcomes are missing. A few too many direct quotes.
Proficiency

22-27 points.
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).
High Proficiency

28-30 points.
Summary includes the purpose and outcome of the article. Summary includes only the key arguments necessary to provide a brief overview of the article that is complete.
Critique/Reflection
20 pts

Was there something that the authors did not discuss that you believe they should have. What does the article cause you to want to know more about? Is there any mention of research Limitations to the study? Why did you chose this article? Did you find it informative, relevant? Why?
Limited Proficiency

0-10 points.
Poorly organized. No critique or personal reflection. Writing continues where the summary left off.
Some Proficiency

11-14 points.
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.
Proficiency

15-18 points.
Either critique or reflection provided; What is provided is mostly thoughtful but incomplete. Student did not include any of the information from class.
High Proficiency

19-20 points.
Thoughtful critique/reflection. The student includes content from class, and any other relevant learning in the analysis.
Organization & Development
15 pts

Writing is organized to complement the article. Paragraphs are coherent with topic, supporting, and concluding statements that transition reader to the next paragraph.
Limited Proficiency

0-6 points.
Minimal organization; Paragraphs are lacking sufficient content; organization and development negatively impact comprehension.
Some Proficiency

7-10 points.
Writing unorganized and paragraphs too long/too short; some smooth transitions throughout.
Proficiency

11-13 points.
Writing is somewhat organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout.
High Proficiency

14-15 points.
Writing is well organized and the majority of paragraphs are properly structured; smooth transitions throughout.
APA/MLA
10 pts

Citations and references must be linked. Include correctly formatted title page and reference page.
Limited Proficiency

0 points.
No citation. No title page. No references.
Some Proficiency

1-5 points.
Major citation and/or reference problem.Title page missing.
Proficiency

6-8 points.
Minor citation and/or reference problem or some errors on the title page.
High Proficiency

9-10 points.
Citations and references linked. Title page, reference page, and all in-text citations are accurate.
Writing & Grammar
10 pts

Two pages. Times New Romans, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Spelling and mechanics.
Limited Proficiency

0-3 points.
Page length may be an issue; grammatical error or typos are such that the paper is difficult to read.
Some Proficiency

4-6 points.
Page length requirements are not met. There are numerous grammatical errors or typos.
Proficiency

7-8 points. Page length (2) requirements are met and there are some grammatical errors or typos that affect comprehension.
High Proficiency

9-10 points.
Page length (2) requirements are met; Maximum spelling or grammatical error = 1.
Article type and Notes
15 pts

Notes turned in on time as required; Article is either a peer reviewed research or review article, or a trade journal;
Limited Proficiency

0 points.
No article and notes submitted.
Some Proficiency

1-5 points.
Wrong type of article used. Either article or notes submitted. Notes are a few word for word statements taken from the article. Notes do not indicate any attempt to summarize the reading.
Proficiency

6-12 points.
Correct article type, but article is less than 5 pages. Article has very few highlights. Notes are completed and it appears the student read the majority of the article.
High Proficiency

13-15 points.
Correct article type and page length. Article is highlighted. Typed or handwritten notes indicate thorough reading and summarization.



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