Journal Crit. 1
You must compose 2 Journal Article Critiques throughout the course. You will select peer reviewed articles based on topics that coincide with educational trends/issues listed in the assignment instructions. Refer to the attached assignment instructions and rubric for furher details.
Submit Journal Critique 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1.
EDUC 840
Journal Article Critique Instructions
You will analyze and critique two (2)
peer reviewed
journal articles from varying professional journals. The articles must address one of the topics below that coincide with current issues and trends in education. You must select an article 2 years old or less. Your article critique must include the following:
· A summary of the author’s position
· An analysis of the author’s key points and the extent to which it is backed up; and
· A personal response that addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. Additionally, your personal response should link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article.
Each journal article critique must be a minimum of 700 words. The assignments must reflect current APA format and should include a title page, and reference page. You must include the reference to the journal article for confirmation and professor review.
Journal Critique 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1.
Journal Critique 2 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
Choose from the following journal article topics:
Teacher Salaries
Teacher Assignments
Teacher Quality
School Safety
School Reform
Disabilities Grouping and Tracking
Low Performance in Rural Areas
Teacher Education
Privatization
Flipped Classroom Learning
Home Schooling
Religious Expression in Education
Comprehensive School Reform
EDUC 840
Journal Critique Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not Present |
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Critique Article Topic |
10 points Selected article addresses one of the assigned topics per the instructions regarding current trends/issues in education. |
9 points Selected article addresses a topic that coincides with current trends/issues in education. |
1 to 8 points Selected article is appropriate, but may or may not address a topic that coincides with current trends/issues in education |
0 points Not Present |
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Critique Summary Paragraph |
19 to 20 points A complete summary of the article that includes 4 or more of key points of the journal article are present and concisely summarized with balance, clarity, and relevance of the author’s position. |
17 to 18 points An adequate summary of the article that includes 4 or more of key points of the journal article are present and reasonably summarized with balance, clarity, and relevance of the author’s position. |
1 to 16 points Less than 4 key points are present. While some key points are addressed, there is a lack of focus and important information is neglected. |
0 points
Not present |
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Critique Analysis Paragraph |
19 to 20 points
Relevant and legitimate information clearly supports the critique. It is a thoughtful, focused, in-depth analysis of the topic. |
17 to 18 points
Information provides reasonable support for the critique and displays evidence of a basic analysis of the topic. |
1 to 16 points
Information mostly provides support of the critique, but the analysis is basic and general. The reader gains few insights. Further development is needed. |
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Personal Response |
19 to 20 points
The personal response includes a statement that clearly addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also clearly includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article. |
17 to 18 points
The personal response includes a statement that reasonably addresses your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article. |
1 to 16 points
The personal response includes a statement that does not clearly address your agreement and/or disagreement with author, and/or may or may not inform why. A link personal experiences to the content of the article that also includes a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article may or may not be included. |
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Structure 30% |
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Sentence Structure, Mechanics & Grammar |
12 points Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors and clearly flows well for easy reading. |
10 to 11 points Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning. Writing reasonably flows for easy reading. |
1 to 9 points Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors making it difficult to read and grasp the content. |
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Grammar |
4 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the assignment. There are 0–1 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader. |
3 points There are occasional errors in grammar or spelling. There are 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader. |
1 to 2 points There are more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
0 points Not Present |
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APA |
4 points
The use of current APA formatting standards is correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. No errors are present in formatting. |
3 points
The use of current APA formatting standards is mostly correct for each source. A title page and reference page are included in current APA style. There are 1–3 errors are present in formatting. |
1 to 2 points
The use of current APA formatting standards is incorrect for the majority of sources. The title page or reference page are missing. There are more than 3 errors in formatting. |
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Word Count |
10 points
Word count is a minimum of 700 words. |
9 points
Word count is between 600-700 words. |
1 to 8 points
Word count is fewer than 650 words. |
0 Points |