iRubric: Part 3: Review of the Literature rubric

Thorough reference to important seminal studies.

Inherent subtopics thoroughly & appropriately presented through relevant and sufficient literature.

Thorough reference to most important research studies. Little reference to popular literature. Importance of studies established.

Explicit relationship between relevant literature and current topic demonstrated.

Thorough development of relationships among published studies including discussion of t

Good reference to seminal studies.

Good presentation of subtopics inherent in research. Adequate supporting literature.

Good emphasis upon important research studies. Importance of studies partially established.

Good explanation of relationship of literature to current topic provided.

Good explanation of relationships among published studies provided.

Good discussion of common themes, topics or opinions.

Some reference to seminal studies.

Several subtopics examined. Most subtopics are appropriate. Literature supporting subtopics is inadequate.

Equal mix of non-research and research-based literature. Importance of studies not established.

Some explanation of relationship of literature to current topic provided.

Some explanation of relationships among published studies provided.

Brief discussion of common themes, topics or opinions.

Brief reference to seminal studies.

Subtopics too specific or too broad. Literature supporting subtopics is inadequate.

Overemphasis upon popular and non-research literature. Little research-based literature.

Brief mention of relationship of literature to current topic; explanation lacking.

Brief mention of relationships among some published studies; explanation lacking.

Brief discussion of common themes, topics or opinions.

No reference to seminal studies.

No subtopics present.

No research-based literature.

Relevance of published studies to current topic not addressed.

Relevance of published studies to each other not addressed.

Review does not discuss common themes, topics or opinions and is organized haphazardly.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

Citations used appropriately when necessary.

Citations and bibliography correctly formatted.

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.

Citations are used appropriately.

Citations and bibliography contain a few formatting errors.

Paper contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Language consistently lacks clarity, sentence structure may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing.

Not all citations that are necessary are provided.

Citations and bibliography contain numerous formatting errors. bibliographical format.

Paper contains many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Reader unable to understand or see connections between thoughts.

Many necessary citations are missing.

There is no consistency in the formatting of the citations and bibliography.

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Impossible for the reader to follow thinking from sentence to sentence.

Few, if any, necessary citations are provided.

Bibliography is missing or incomplete.