Journal Article Critique

This assignment is designed to promote critical thinking on topics covered. Each week you will read and critique articles from peer-reviewed journals. Reading scholarly articles from credible and authoritative sources of information broaden your perspective and support an enhanced understanding of the concepts and ideas covered in this course. To receive full credit, you must answer each of the questions listed below. Be sure to number your answers to correspond to the question:
1. What is the purpose or focus of the article?
2. How was the information gathered?
3. What are the main findings?
4. What is your opinion of the article?
5. How does this article relate to the topic this week?
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Journal Article Critique Rubric
Journal Article Critique Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
The student provides an answer for each question.
25 pts
Exemplary
The student answers all 5 journal questions.
18.75 pts
Proficient
The student answers 4 of the journal questions.
12.5 pts
Emerging
The student answers 2-3 of the journal questions.
6.25 pts
Deficient
The student answers less than 2 of the journal questions.
/ 25 pts
Each question has a thoughtful answer (minimum 2-3 sentences).
25 pts
Exemplary
The student provides a minimum of 2-3 sentences per question.
0 pts
Deficient
The student provides less than 2 sentences per question.
/ 25 pts
The response provides a critical analysis of the article.
25 pts
Exemplary
The student’s response provides a high level of critical analysis to the article.
18.75 pts
Proficient
The student’s response provides an adequate critical analysis of the article.
12.5 pts
Emerging
The student’s response provides some critical analysis of the article.
6.25 pts
Deficient
The student’s response does not provide any critical analysis of the article.
/ 25 pts
The response provides a connection to the topic of the week.
25 pts
Exemplary
The student’s response provides a robust connection to the topic of the week.
18.75 pts
Proficient
The student’s response provides an adequate connection to the topic of the week.
12.5 pts
Emerging
The student’s response provides weak/little connection to the topic of the week.
6.25 pts
Deficient
The student’s response does not provide any connection to the topic of the week.
/ 25 pts
Total points: 0
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