EDUC 735 During this course, you will complete 3 article critiques (see chart below). For each critique, select an article from a professional journal. It is appropriate for you to utilize research

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Article Selection

5 points

The article is no more than 5 years old, addresses a public or private school issue, and comes from a scholarly journal.

4 points

The article is no more than 5 years old and addresses a public or private school issue. It does not come from a scholarly journal.

1 to 3 points

The article is more than 5 years old or does not come from a scholarly journal. It does not address a public or private school issue.

0 points

Not present

Article Summary

14 to 15 points

The body provides a professional summary of the article. Both paraphrasing and quotes are used with citations to support the assertions that are made. This section is written in a factual, objective manner and is void of any opinion or emotion.

13 points

The body provides a summary of the article with paraphrasing but few or no direct quotes. There are few citations to support assertions. The summary may include some opinion in addition to factual information.

1 to 12 points

The body provides a limited and underdeveloped summary of the article. The ideas presented are opinion rather than factual information. There are no sources cited to support assertions.

0 points

Not present

Critical Analysis

32 to 35 points

• The critical analysis portion addresses such issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, the validity of the research, etc.

• The critical analysis section includes valid reasons to support the thesis statement in the introduction.

• Assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with citations from other resources for support.

29 to 31 points

• The critical analysis portion addresses some issues as the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

• The critical analysis section includes some information to support the thesis statement.

• Some assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics with no citations from other resources for support.

1 to 28 points

• The critical analysis portion does not address the credibility of the author, the main logic of the article, or the validity of the research.

• The critical analysis section does not support the thesis statement.

• Few assertions in the critical analysis section include quotes and/or statistics.

• There are no citations from other resources for support.

0 points

Not present

Introduction and Conclusion

14 to 15 points

• The introduction provides a 2–3-sentence overview of the article and a clear thesis statement.

• The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement in fresh words. It reiterates the significance of the article (or lack thereof).

13 points

• The introduction provides a 2–3-sentence overview of the article. The thesis statement may not be clear.

• The conclusion summarizes the main points but does not restate the thesis statement. It does not make clear the significance of the article.

1 to 12 points

• The introduction does not provide an overview of the article, and the thesis statement is not clear.

• The conclusion does not summarize the main points or restate the thesis. It does not discuss the significance of the article.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

14 to 15 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The body is 500 words or more, and the critical analysis section is 700 words or more.

13 points

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. The body is less than 500 words, and the critical analysis section is less than 700 words.

1 to 12 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The body is less than 500 words, and the critical analysis section is less than 700 words.

0 points

Not present

Format

14 to 15 points

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the assignment and the References list.

13 points

Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the assignment or the References list.

1 to 12 points

There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the assignment or the References list.

0 points

Not present