7/28/2019 Article Review Rubric (PENG112)

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PENG 112 Article Review Rubric

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________

ID#: _____________________ Date Received: __________________

Pre-Grading Checklist

Condition ResultOutline

included?

Yes / No

If no, the paper will not be accepted and is then returned to the student.

Adhered to

word count?

Yes / No

If no, -5 marks to every 50 words under or above the designated word count.

Grading Rubric

Criteria Score/Level Descriptors

Introduction:Introduction

to topic,

article, author

and thesis

statement

5-Exemplar Extremely well developed introduction Thesis statement is clearly and eloquently articulated

Engages the reader Creates interest Clearly states the topic

4-Proficient Well developed introduction and thesis statement

Partly engaging or creative

States the topic3-Partly Effective Developed introduction and thesis statement Not engaging or creative Topic is stated but not clear

2-Developing Underdeveloped introduction and/or thesis statement Not engaging or creative Topic is not

present

1 -Emerging Undeveloped writing as most of the functional introductory paragraph elements are missing

0-Absent Entirely absent

Summary: 5 -Exemplar Main points of the article are summarized accurately and thoroughly Summary is organized in alogical way

4 -Proficient Some main points are summarized Summary contains a few inaccuracies or omissions Summary

shows some degree of organization

3 -Partly Effective Most main points are not addressed Summary contains many inaccuracies Summary lacks any

organization

2 -Developing Some paragraphs contain a topic sentence but they do not clearly relate to the thesis statement

Supporting details are partly missing and/or are not concrete or detailed enough to support the topic Use of supporting details does not represent the specified rhetorical mode

1 -Emerging Summary is too short to provide a meaningful understanding of the topic Statements are too vague

to suggest student read the text OR summary is plagiarized in some capacity

0-Absent Entirely absent

Analysis: 109 -Exemplar Expansion and critical analysis of the entire article is evident Complex understanding of the topic

is demonstrated Provides a strong, balanced, and critical assessment of the article

8 -Proficient Solid understanding of topic demonstrated A few ideas are not fully expanded Additional

analysis in places would strengthen argument

7 -Partly Effective Provides some assessment of the article but does so in a vague or confusing manner

6 -Developing Concluding paragraph mentions the thesis in an indirect way that is not entirely clear Summary of

the support is lacking or missing altogether

5-1 -Emerging Analysis mainly repeats the summary and does not critically assess the article in any meaningful way Makes statements that indicate little understanding of the authors argument Assessments are

biased and illogical

0 -Absent Entirely absent

PersonalReflection:

10-9 -Exemplar Thesis statement is clearly and eloquently articulated Thorough and deep knowledge of the subject

Thesis is developed and expanded throughout the paper All citations support the thesis statement

and the connection is clearly explained Appropriate use of reference material in reference style

Paper formatted correctly At least one citation of no more than 40 words in every paragraph save

for intro & conclusion

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8 -Proficient Knowledge of the subject is developing, but some nuances are ignored Thesis is developed, but could

be expanded further Supporting details are clear and support the thesis, but additional citations

would strengthen the argument a few difficulties in reference style general introduction and

analysis of reference material

7 -Partly Effective Some knowledge of subject limited development of thesis lacking supporting details some

difficulties in reference style limited introduction and analysis of reference material lack of or too

many citations

6 -Developing Limited knowledge of subject inadequate development of topic some irrelevant information

many problems in use of reference materials

5-1 -Emerging Very basic or no knowledge of subject off topic not enough content presented to evaluate clearly

plagiarized reference material missing vital aspects of paper's requirements such as word count or

no clear format or reference style

0-Absent Entirely absent

Organization:

Order, Unity,

and

Coherence

10-9 -Exemplar Details are extremely clear and well ordered Topic effectively analyzed as required by rhetorical

mode Engages the reader generating interest Demonstrates creativity

8 -Proficient Details are in clear, effective order Details used to effectively analyze the topic as required by

rhetorical mode Writing generates some interest and engagement

7 -Partly Effective Details presented in a discernable order More details or more substantial details needed to

completely address the topic

6 -Developing Details are and their order are only partially discernable Details are limited in both number andquality

5-1 -Emerging Some elements of essay present but no discernable organization overall Very basic and limited

details and examples are only occasionally given

0-Absent Entirely absent

Style:

Flow, tone,

and voice

10-9 -Exemplar Smooth, skillful, and coherent writing Solid use of transitional techniques Strong and expressive

sentences with a variety of structure Consistent and appropriate tone and voice as evidenced by

appropriate word choice

8 -Proficient Clear flow to writing with use of transitions Variety of sentence types used The tone and voice are

consistent in terms of word use

7 -Partly Effective Flow to writing evident Sentences may lack variety Tone and voice are both evident but

inconsistent

6 -Developing Writing is confusing and hard to follow Frequent fragments and/or run-on sentences Tone and

purpose missing Voice lacking

5-1 -Emerging Writing is very confusing and hard to follow Frequent fragments and/or run-on sentences Tone

and purpose missing Voice lacking

0-Absent Entirely absent

Mechanics:

Grammar,

punctuation,

spelling, and

capitalization

10-9 -Exemplar No errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization

8 -Proficient A few minor errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization errors do NOT detract

from overall meaning and effectiveness of essay

7 -Partly Effective Minor errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization minor errors can be

distracting Meaning and intent of the writing can still be fairly easily discerned

6 -Developing Distracting errors frequently made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization Most

errors are minor but a few major errors which detract from meaning still occur General intention of

the essay is still clear from writing details

5-1 -Emerging Distracting errors frequently made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization Errors aremajor in that they detract or hinder meaning General intention of essay is still partly understood

from key words

0-Absent Entirely absent