R500 Literature Review Rubric
Parts of the Paper
Title Page
Abstract
Introduction
Body of Paper
- In-depth explanation of the importance of the problem. This section should be two to three pages. This section of your paper has to convince me the topic is important enough to warrant a study.
- Explain the process of gathering the articles for your literature review. This section should be one half to one page in length. I call this the literature find – no one else does — just me. It is how you found the literature you chose to use.
- Five themes completely explained. Each theme should be two pages in length.
- Gaps in and limitations of literature should be identified. Should be two pages in length
- States what you just told the reader in your paper.
- Do not introduce a new topic.
- Should be up to one page in length
Conclusion
Reference Page
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40 Points |
30 points |
20 points |
10 points |
Integration of Knowledge |
The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts of the chosen topic. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. |
The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. |
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. |
he paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course. |
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30 points |
20 points |
15 points |
5 points |
Depth of Discussion |
In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper. One to three direct quotes in the whole paper. |
In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper. |
The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Direct Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. |
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections. |
Cohesiveness |
Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. |
For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources |
Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources |
Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships |
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20 points |
15 points |
10 points |
5 points |
Reference Page |
More than 10 current sources, of which at least 8 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. All web sites utilized are authoritative. Such as the CDC, NIH; webmd is not considered authoritative). |
8 current sources, of which at least 6 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative (Such as the CDC, NIH; webmd is not considered authoritative). |
Fewer than 5 of 10 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible (Such as the CDC, NIH; webmd is not considered authoritative). . |
Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. |
Citations |
Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. |
Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current. |
Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect. |
Does not cite 10 or more sources |
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15 points |
10 points |
5 points |
0 points |
Abstract |
Followed the guidelines at the top of the page. Gave a comprehensive introduction of the paper, 500 words or less in length |
Followed the guidelines at the top of the page. Gave a semi- comprehensive introduction of the paper, missed one points of the paper |
Followed the guidelines at the top of the page. Gave a semi- comprehensive introduction of the paper, missed two points of the paper |
Followed the guidelines at the top of the page. Gave a semi- comprehensive introduction of the paper, missed three or more points of the paper |
Introduction |
Two pages or less in length. Gave a summary of the importance of the problem, gave the main themes of the paper. Introduced the paper in the first sentence |
Longer than two pages. Did not convey the importance, and/or the problem and /or missed one main point of the paper, and /or did not have a good introduction sentence |
Longer than two pages. Did not convey the importance, and/or the problem and/or missed one main point of the paper, and/or did not have a good introduction sentence |
Three or more missing items from the 15 point column |
Conclusion |
One page in length or less Gave a summary of the paper, all points included |
One page in length or less Gave a summary of the paper, one main point excluded |
One page in length or less Gave a summary of the paper, two main points excluded |
One page in length or less Gave a summary of the paper, three main points excluded |
Title page |
No errors on the title page |
1 error on the title page |
2 or more errors on the title page |
3 or more errors on the title page |
Total Points |
/200 |
All APA errors will have one point deducted from your final score. If you forget to italicize the volume in your reference on 12 of your references, you will have missed 12 points. Please ensure that your APA is correct on your final paper.
12 to 17 pages.
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