Journal Article Review Instructions – Psychology
Journal Article Review Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content 70% | Advanced 92-100% (A) | Proficient 84-91% (B) | Developing 1-83% (< C) | Not present |
| Article Reasoning The reason for selecting the article is defended superbly and is supported by your ability to indicate how strong the article is related to exercise physiology. |
10 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
8 to 9 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 7 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Introduction The introduction section of the journal article is clearly summarized in the student’s own words and highlights the main reasons why the research study was conducted and why it is important that the article was published. |
14 to 15 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
13 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 12 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Methods The methods section is summarized adequately in the Journal Article Review and clearly identifies the strengths and potential weaknesses of the research study’s design. |
10 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
8 to 9 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 7 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Results The results section, from the journal article, is clearly summarized and major findings as well as important variables in numbers are mentioned. |
10 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
8 to 9 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 7 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Content 70% | Advanced 92-100% (A) | Proficient 84-91% (B) | Developing 1-83% (< C) | Not present |
| Discussion A decent review of the discussion section of the journal article is conducted by the writer with focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the journal article’s discussion section being properly assessed. |
14 to 15 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
13 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 12 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Conclusion The journal article review concludes with a summary statement on the overall effectiveness (in regards to research) of the chosen journal article. A description of how the article, once again, is related to exercise physiology and identification of why the journal article is important to the field or exercise physiology must be addressed. Future research ideas should also be suggested and must be different than those that are stated in the journal article. |
10 points Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. |
8 to 9 points Information clearly relates to the main topic; yet not enough details and/or examples are given. |
1 to 7 points Information has a moderate relation to the main topic and a decent effort is put forth to address the topic. |
0 points Very little information is written. The information has no relation to the main topic. |
| Structure 30% | Advanced 92-100% (A) | Proficient 84-91% (B) | Developing 1-83% (< C) | Not present |
| Spelling and Grammar Quality of spelling and grammar will be assessed. Mechanics, format, and length will be evaluated using the following criteria. |
14 to 15 points Well-written with correct grammar, spelling and formatting. Length requirement is met. |
13 Points Well-written with 3 to 4 grammar, spelling, and/or formatting errors. Length requirement is met. |
1 to 12 Points Generally readable, but with several errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting. Length requirement is met. |
0 points The paper does not meet length requirement and/or demonstrates extremely poor grammar, spelling, and/or formatting. |
| Article Relationship Article’s relationship (relevance) to exercise physiology |
14 to 15 points Points – strongly associated with exercise physiology |
13 points Some relevance/relationship |
1 to 12 points Very little relevance |
0 points No article submitted |
