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CJUS 840
Journal Article Critique Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content (70%) |
Advanced 92-100% |
Proficient 84-91 % |
Developing 1-83% |
Not Present |
Total |
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Purpose and Hypothesis |
16.25 to 17.5 points: A clear, concise definition of the purpose of the article. A statement highlighting the hypothesis of the article. |
14.75 to 16 points: The purpose of the article and the hypothesis is identified, discussed, documented, and addressed for the most part. |
1 to 14.5 points: One or more of the elements were not adequately included. |
0 points: Not present |
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Content and Theoretical Assumptions |
32.25 to 35 points: A concise explanation of the content of the journal article. A discussion of the theoretical assumptions of the journal article. A comparison of to Scripture. |
29.5 to 32 points: The content and theoretical assumptions of the journal article, and a comparison to Scripture are presented for the most part. |
1 to 29.25 points: The content of the journal article and the theoretical assumptions, and comparison to Scripture were not adequately presented. |
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Conclusion |
16.25 to 17.5 points:
A discussion of what the journal article implies for the future and any recommendations for criminal justice. |
14.75 to 16 points:
The conclusion has recommendations and future implications for the most part. |
1 to 14.5 points:
The conclusion needs more content and/or lacks a clear explanation of recommendations and future implications. |
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Structure (30%) |
Proficient
84-91% |
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Grammar and Spelling |
9.25 to 10 points: Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
8.5 to 9 points: There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
1 to 8.25 points: There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Current APA Format Compliance |
9.25 to 10 points:
There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references. |
8.5 to 9 points:
There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. |
1 to 8.25 points:
There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items. |
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Page Count/ Source Requirement |
9.25 to 10 points:
The minimum page count of 3-5 pages is met or exceeded. This applies to the entire assignment, including the cover page and References page(s). There are 3 sources. |
8.5 to 9 points:
1 page more or less than the assigned length range. |
1 to 8.25 points:
More than 1 page more or less than the assigned length range. |
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Professor Comments: |
Total: |
/100 |
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