Scientific Journal Article Critique
Total Possible Score: 25.00
Selects and Critiques an Appropriate Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal Article and Includes the Full Citation Within the Introduction
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Selects and comprehensively critiques an appropriate peer-reviewed scientific journal article. The critique is thoroughly addressed and accurately cited in the introduction.
Summarizes the Selected Article Including Discussions Surrounding the Purpose of the Study, the Methodology Utilized, the Results Obtained, and the Conclusions Drawn by the Author(s) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 4.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively summarizes the selected article addressing the discussions surrounding the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading.
Highlights the Strengths of Each Section of the Paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 4.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly highlights the strengths of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). The highlights are supported by utilizing the questions posed in the reading.
Highlights the Weaknesses of Each Section of the Paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 4.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly highlights the weaknesses of each section of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). The highlights are supported by utilizing the questions posed in the reading.
Discusses the Significance of the Research Utilizing Questions Posed in the Reading
Total: 4.50
Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the significance of the research utilizing questions posed in the reading.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
APA Formatting
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
