Science Literature Review: Professional Development Assignment
EDUC 634

Science Literature Review Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Summary

32 to 35 points

The topic is related to science education, and the paper includes a comprehensive summary of the article in no less than 1 typed page.

28 to 31 points

The topic is related to science education, and the paper includes a summary of the article in no less than 1 typed page.

1 to 27 points

The topic is related to science education. Summary needs more development.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Reaction

32 to 35 points

The paper includes a comprehensive, well thought out reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education.

28 to 31 points

The paper includes a somewhat comprehensive reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education.

1 to 27 points

The paper includes a brief reaction, discussing the value of the article and how the content can be applied to science education. The application of the topic to science education may not be detailed.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Writing and Mechanics

14 to 15 points

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. All sentences within a paragraph build upon or relate to a single issue. Writing is nearly error free (less than 3 errors).

12 to 13 points

Most sentences within a paragraph build upon or relate to a single issue. Writing is nearly error free (less than 3 errors). Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay.

1 to 11 points

Writing contains a few insignificant errors (3–5 errors). Correct spelling and grammar are not used throughout essay.

0 points

Writing contains numerous and/or significant errors grammar or spelling errors (more than 5 errors). Correct spelling and grammar are not used throughout essay.

APA Format

Compliance

14 to 15 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format for the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.

12 to 13 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format for the required items.

1 to 11 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format for the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format for the required items.