Literature Review Outline
DH 473 Literature Review and Critique Rev. 09/08/2020
Critique Subjects | Needs Work | Points | Satisfactory | Points | Strong | Points | Comments/ Revisions |
Selection of articles (5)
· Appropriate to selected topic
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One weak research article. | 0-1 | 3 research articles with sufficient information. | 2-3 | All appropriate research-based sources that include relevant information.
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4-5 |
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Problem Statement (10)
· What is, what should be, & gap |
No problem statement. | 0-3 | Stated, but addresses a few elements. Needs work.
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4-6 | Clearly stated and addresses all three elements. | 7-10 | |
Content of articles (25)
· Summary · Discussion of findings · Makes connections between all articles
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Important content omitted or misinterpreted.
Findings not discussed. |
0-5 | Content listed, but not covered in depth.
Few findings discussed. |
6-14 | Complete summary containing appropriate
content.
Clearly explained findings. |
15-25 |
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Critique of articles (15)
· Significant article findings · Conclusions in relation to the practice of DH · Suggestions
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Insufficient critiques with little to no evidence offered.
Unclear purpose/outcome. |
0-5 | Sufficient critiques with adequate evidence offered.
Purpose/ outcome stated.
Suggestions offered. |
6-10 | Detailed and thorough critiques
from evidence offered.
Clear purpose/outcome with understandable explanation.
Suggestions and recommendations offered.
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11-15 | |
Student analysis and opinion (20)
· Show understanding of the topic & articles · Connect topic to DH practice · Relate to Problem Statement
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No analysis of information
or opinion given. |
0-5 | Analysis/opinion given, but not clear or supported. | 6-12 | Thorough analysis/opinion that is strongly supported with detailed information. | 13-20 |
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Writing skills (15)
· Semantics, syntax · Grammar, punctuation · Spelling · Organization
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Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, improper punctuation (more than 5 errors).
Unclear and unorganized with no flow. |
0-5 | Few spelling grammar, punctuation errors (2-4 errors).
Generally clear with a few rough transitions.
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6-10 | A few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
Good clarity. Writing is logical & fluid. |
11-15 | |
References & Citations (10)
· APA style
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Missing information & citations.
Did not follow format.
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0-3 | Information is cited but has errors. | 4-6 | Information is accurate, complete, & cited properly in APA format.
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7-10 | |
Final Score:
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