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| Criteria | Exemplary Exceeds Expectations |
Advanced Meets Expectations |
Intermediate Needs Improvement |
Novice Inadequate |
Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Introduction includes all of the following components and they are clearly stated: The purpose of the ROL (may want to repeat research questions). How the ROL is organized (empirical literature, conceptual/theoretical literature, and the theory that will guide your study if appropriate). Databases, internet sites, and search engines, and other sources that were used to explore the literature. Search words used. Time period when the search was conducted. 10 points |
Introduction includes most of the introduction components and they are clearly stated. 8 points |
Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the components of the ROL introduction. 7 points |
Introduction is vague and unclear and does not include the purpose or any of the components of the ROL introduction. 6 points |
10 |
| Empirical Research | The first paragraph of the empirical literature clearly tells the reader what is included and how it is organized. Critical thinking is present and there is evidence of synthesis of the literature that is based on the literature matrix. Individual studies are presented as needed. All of the following elements are included and clearly stated: The review includes all of the major studies on the topic. The review includes recent research. Studies from other related disciplines are included, if appropriate. The 4–6 articles from the literature matrix are in the review of literature (ROL). The last paragraph summarizes what is known about the research area and identifies the gaps in the literature. The paragraph includes a statement about how the literature supports your study. 50 points |
The first paragraph of the empirical literature clearly tells the reader what is included and how it is organized. Critical thinking and synthesis of the literature is clearly evident. Most of the ROL elements are included but some are missing. The last paragraph summarizes what is known about the research area and identifies the gaps in the literature. The paragraph includes a statement about how the literature supports your study. 44 points |
The first paragraph of the empirical literature minimally tells the reader what is included and how it is organized. Critical thinking and synthesis of the literature is not always evident. Many of the ROL elements are missing. The last paragraph does not clearly summarize what is known about the research area and identifies the gaps in the literature. The paragraph does not include a statement about how the literature supports your study. 39 points |
The first paragraph of the empirical literature does not tell the reader what is included and how it is organized. Critical thinking and synthesis of the literature is seldom evident. Most of the ROL elements are missing. The last paragraph does not summarize what is known about the research area and omits the gaps in the literature. The paragraph does not include a statement about how the literature supports your study. 34 points |
50 |
| Significance of Issue/Topic and Summary | Significance of issue/topic identified and described. Critical thinking is evident in summarizing the ROL. The summary includes all the key elements of the ROL. 20 points |
Significance of issue/topic identified and described. Critical thinking is evident. Some key elements of the ROL are missing. 17 points |
Some mentions of the issue/topic are identified. Critical thinking is not evident consistently. Many of the key elements of the ROL are missing. 15 points |
Issue/topic are not identified and/or described. Critical thinking is not evident. Most of the key elements are missing. 13 points |
20 |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Format | APA is used throughout the paper with few to no errors. Correct title page, headers, page numbers, grammar, and correct referencing format are used. Few to no writing mechanic errors. The writing was clear and easy to read. Follows page recommendations: Empirical Section: 6–8 pages Theoretical/Conceptual: one to two pages. Page length may vary depending on the literature found. 20 points |
APA format was generally used correctly most of the time. Few APA errors were included: title page, headers, page numbers, grammar, and referencing format. Some writing mechanic errors. The writing was not clear at times. It was difficult to read and understand at times. Page recommendations are followed almost perfectly. 17 points |
APA format was seldom used. Many APA errors were included: title page, headers, page numbers, grammar, and referencing format. Moderate to many writing mechanic errors. The writing was unclear some of the time. It was very difficult to read and understand at times. 15 points |
APA format was not used. Many APA errors were included: title page, headers, page numbers, grammar, and referencing format. Many writing mechanic errors. The writing was unclear most of the time. It was not possible to read and understand at times. 13 points |
20 |
| Total Points | 100 | ||||