Literature Review Revision – Rubric
Summary of existing literature 72 points
Criteria Description
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study. Minimum
of 1250 words. Peer-reviewed sources were cited.
5. Target 72 points
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study is
thoughtful and makes relevant connections to current research in the field. 10-15
peer-reviewed sources were cited.
4. Acceptable 61.2 points
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study is
concise and makes some connections to current research in the field. 10-15 peer-
reviewed sources were cited.
3. Approaching 54 points
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study is clear.
10 peer-reviewed sources were cited.
2. Insufficient 46.8 points
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study is
vague or inadequate. Less than 10 peer-reviewed sources were cited. Did not meet
the minimum word count.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Summary of existing literature pertaining to the topic of the proposed study is
missing. Less than 10 peer-reviewed sources were cited. Did not meet the minimum
word count.
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Proposed research 24 points
Criteria Description
Explanation how proposed research will add to existing literature.
5. Target 24 points
Explanation of how proposed research will add to the existing literature and
research is insightful and makes relevant connections to current research.
4. Acceptable 20.4 points
Explanation of how proposed research will add to the existing literature and
research is thoughtful and makes some connections to current research.
3. Approaching 18 points
Explanation of how proposed research will add to the existing literature and
research is clear.
2. Insufficient 15.6 points
Explanation of how proposed research will add to the existing literature and
research is vague or inadequate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Explanation of how proposed research will add to the existing literature and
research is missing.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 12 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 12 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 10.2 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 9 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient 7.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Mechanics of Writing 6 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 120 points
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