EDUC 632<\/p>\n
Journal Article Critique Assignment Instructions<\/p>\n
Choose 2 articles from professional journals of education (scholarly and\/or peer-reviewed articles only). You must choose articles to related one of the language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing or visual representation) in the course textbook. Both articles should be on the same topic. This topic must be clearly included in your title on the title page. Articles must be published within the last 5 years and must be more than 5 pages.<\/p>\n
Your review must be written in your words and include 1\u20132 scholarly citations per paragraph in current APA format, except in the reflective section where none are included. Do not over quote from the article. Instead, summarize and paraphrase.<\/p>\n
Write a separate critique for each journal article. However, the assignment will be submitted as 1 Microsoft Word document. The content of the paper, including 2 critiques, must be 4\u20135 pages. In addition to the content, make sure to include a title and reference page. <\/p>\n
Organize and format each critique with the headings and subheadings outlined below. Do not write the questions. You must write your critiques with well-formed paragraphs that flow logically from one topic to the next.<\/p>\n
Format the paper in current APA, with the exception of the reflection section, which may include first person (I, me, my, etc.)<\/p>\n
Include a reference page formatted in the most current APA edition.<\/p>\n
Topic<\/p>\n
Briefly describe the topic of the journal article (hint: it is usually in the article\u2019s title).<\/p>\n
Identify the major and minor objectives of the article as well.<\/p>\n
Identify and define the important concepts focused on by the author. Are the definitions clear, in your opinion?<\/p>\n
Main Ideas<\/p>\n
Summarize the article\u2019s content. In doing so, what is the author\u2019s major argument?<\/p>\n
What are the supporting arguments?<\/p>\n
Are the ideas clearly presented?<\/p>\n
Conclusions<\/p>\n
What conclusions does the author(s) make?<\/p>\n
Bring your critique together. No new information should be stated in the conclusion.<\/p>\n
Reflection<\/p>\n
In your opinion, does the data support the conclusions being made by the author?<\/p>\n
In your opinion, are the results thought provoking?<\/p>\n
In your opinion, what could be done to improve the research?<\/p>\n
What was the most important thing you learned by reading and critiquing this article?<\/p>\n
Be sure to review the criteria on the Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric before beginning this assignment.<\/p>\n
Journal Article Critique Grading Rubric<\/p>\n
Criteria<\/p>\n
Levels of Achievement<\/p>\n
Content 70%<\/p>\n
Advanced<\/p>\n
Proficient<\/p>\n
Developing<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Topics<\/p>\n
14 to 15 points<\/p>\n
Topics are briefly described for each critique and relates to one specific language arts topic; both articles are on the same topic. The major concepts, ideas, and objectives are clearly defined.<\/p>\n
13 points<\/p>\n
Most of the topics are described for each critique. Most of the major concepts, ideas, and objectives are defined.<\/p>\n
1 to 12 points<\/p>\n
Some of the topics are described for each critique. Some of the major concepts, ideas, or objectives are defined OR articles are not on the same topic.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Main Idea(s)<\/p>\n
14 to 15 points<\/p>\n
Each critique focuses on the article\u2019s main ideas\/arguments. The student has a good understanding of the overall main idea of each article\/study.<\/p>\n
13 points<\/p>\n
The critiques explain at least 1 main idea\/argument presented in the article. The student has a general understanding of the articles.<\/p>\n
1 to 12 points<\/p>\n
The critiques do not clearly explain the main idea\/argument. While the student may show understanding of the articles, the main idea is not clearly evident.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Conclusions<\/p>\n
14 to 15 points<\/p>\n
All critiques have a concluding paragraph. The conclusions provide closure to the critiques professionally in a well-structured paragraph. Each article has an effective conclusion recapping valuable information in the critiques. <\/p>\n
13 points<\/p>\n
Most of the critiques have a concluding paragraph and provide closure to the critiques in a paragraph. Each article has a conclusion recapping information in the critiques. <\/p>\n
1 to 12 points<\/p>\n
Some of the critiques have a concluding paragraph that provide closure to the critiques in a paragraph. Some articles are missing an effective conclusion. <\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Reflection(s)<\/p>\n
36 to 39 points<\/p>\n
The student reflects on each article with a critique and includes the following:<\/p>\n
The student includes in the reflection if the information supports the conclusions made by the author. <\/p>\n
The student makes valid recommendations for improving the research. <\/p>\n
The student identifies the most valuable ideas from reading the article. <\/p>\n
First personal language is used appropriately.<\/p>\n
33 to 35 points<\/p>\n
The student reflects on each article with a critique. Most of the following are included in the reflection.<\/p>\n
The student includes in the reflection if the information supports the conclusions made by the author. <\/p>\n
The student makes valid recommendations for improving the research.<\/p>\n
The student identifies the most valuable ideas from reading the article. <\/p>\n
First personal language is used appropriately.<\/p>\n
1 to 32 points<\/p>\n
The student reflects on some articles with a critique. Some of the following are included in the reflection.<\/p>\n
The student includes in the reflection if the information supports the conclusions made by the author. <\/p>\n
The student makes valid recommendations for improving the research.<\/p>\n
The student identifies the most valuable ideas from reading the article.<\/p>\n
First personal language is used appropriately.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Structure 30%<\/p>\n
Advanced<\/p>\n
Proficient<\/p>\n
Developing<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Grammar and Spelling<\/p>\n
10 points<\/p>\n
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the critiques. There are 0\u20132 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.<\/p>\n
8 to 9 points<\/p>\n
There are 3\u20135 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.<\/p>\n
1 to 7 points<\/p>\n
There are 6\u201310 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Current APA Format Compliance<\/p>\n
10 points<\/p>\n
There are 0\u20131 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.<\/p>\n
8 to 9 points<\/p>\n
There are 2\u20133 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.<\/p>\n
1 to 7 points<\/p>\n
There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items:<\/p>\n
title page, running head, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
Page Length<\/p>\n
15 to 16 points<\/p>\n
The minimum length of 4\u20135 pages of content is met. The entire assignment, including the cover page and references page is 6\u20137 pages.<\/p>\n
13 to 14 points<\/p>\n
There are 3 pages of content. The entire assignment, including the cover page and reference page is 5 pages.<\/p>\n
1 to 12 points<\/p>\n
There are 1\u20132 pages of content. The entire assignment, including the cover page and reference page is 3\u20134 pages.<\/p>\n
0 points<\/p>\n
Not present<\/p>\n
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