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 |
