Qualitative Article Analysis Assignment Instructions Choose 1 qualitative article and compose a 3-page review (not including the reference page in the count). Your review must include 2 sections (usin
EDUC 750
Qualitative Article Analysis Grading Rubric
Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
Content 70% | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not Present |
Summary: Purpose of study, description of participants/sample, research design, data collection and analysis, results | 32 to 35 points Each section of the summary is clearly and concisely presented with rationale as to selection for the study, but fully summarized with citations as applicable to include. | 29 to 31 points All sections of the summary are identified and supported with some rationale and/or citations as applicable. | 1 to 28 points Some sections of the summary are not evident or unclear. Not all information includes citations. | 0 points Sections are incomplete, missing, lacking alignment, and lacking support. |
Analysis: Further research, validity, original insight/criticism, implications | 32 to 35 points The analysis provides multiple directions for further research. There is a complete and concise discussion of the validity/rival hypotheses. Insight/Criticism based on fact, research, or scholarly authority. There is a complete and concise discussion of the implications of research on practice. | 29 to 31 points The analysis provides a few directions for further research. There is a concise discussion which generally recognizes most aspects of the validity/rival hypotheses. Generally good evidence given in support of insight/criticism. There is a concise discussion which generally recognizes implications for practice. | 1 to 28 points Directions for further research are unclear or inconsistent with findings. The validity/rival hypotheses tend to be one-sided with aspects missing. Evidence only somewhat supports insight/criticism. The discussion contains unclear implications for practice. | 0 points There is an incomplete discussion of further research, validity/rival hypotheses, or implications. Insight/criticism is not entirely supported. No connection is made between research and practice. |
Structure 30% | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not Present |
Grammar, Spelling and Page Count | 14 to 15 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the review. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Must have at least 3 pages. | 13 points There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Has 3 pages. | 1 to 12 points There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Has less than 3 pages. | 0 points More than 10 errors that distract the reader from the content. Has only 1 page. |
Current APA Format Compliance | 14 to 15 points There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. | 13 points There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. | 1 to 12 points There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items. | 0 points There are more than 5 errors in current APA format. |