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Article Review Rubric
General Instructions
Using the library database, find an article regarding group counseling. The article must be from
a professional journal. Write a paper on the article and specific address the following
components: Summarize the article, critique the article by answering these questions:
• How is this work useful an aspiring counselor?
• How does this work contribute to the field of counseling?
• What new research do the authors generate by writing this article?
• What limitations were found in the current research/study?
• Identify the group dynamics associated with group process and development.
• What are the therapeutic factors and how they contribute to group effectiveness?
• Outline characteristics and functions of effective group leaders.
Scoring Guidelines
Points available: 100.
Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target
Theory Origin: The
response must include a
history of the theory, the
theorist(s) associated
with the development of
or contribution to the
theory, and the
fundamental principles
and use for the therapy
in a group setting
Underdeveloped review
that is missing
information in two or
more of the following
areas: thorough history,
theorist(s) connections,
fundamental principles,
uses of the theory in a
group counseling setting.
(0 points)
Well-developed review,
but information is
missing in one of the
following areas: thorough
history, theorist(s)
connections,
fundamental principles,
uses of the theory in a
group counseling setting.
(10 points)
Well-developed review
that includes a thorough
history, theorist(s)
connections, and the
fundamental principles
and uses of the theory in
a group counseling
setting. (20 points)
Summary of Article:
Should consist of
purpose of the study,
rationale, methods or
procedures used, and
results.
Summary excludes
information regarding the
purpose, rationale,
methods or procedures,
or results. (0 points)
Summary includes
information regarding the
purpose, rationale,
methods or procedures,
and results, but lacks
sufficient detail.
(10 points)
Well developed summary
that includes a thorough
explanation of the
articles purpose,
rationale, methods or
procedures, and results.
(20 points)
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Component Unacceptable Acceptable Target
Critique of Article:
(1) Identify the group
dynamics associated
with group process and
development.
(2) What are the
therapeutic factors and
how they contribute to
group effectiveness?
(3) Identify the
characteristics and
functions of effective
group leaders.
(4) How is this work
useful to an aspiring
counselor?
(5) How does this work
contribute to the field of
counseling?
(6) What new research
do the authors generate
by writing this article?
(7) What limitations were
found in the current
research/study?
Critique is missing
information addressing
one or more of the four
questions posed.
(0 points)
Critique provides
responses to all seven
questions posed, but
insuffient detail is
included. (15 points)
Well developed critique
with thorough responses
to all seven questions
posed. (30 points)
Is correct sentence
structure utilized?
Contains multiple and
serious errors of
sentence structure: i.e.,
fragments, run-ons;
unable to write simple
sentences. (0 points)
Formulaic sentence
patterns or overuse of
simple sentences; errors
in sentence structure.
(5 points)
Effective and varied
sentences; errors (if
present) due to lack of
careful proofreading.
(10 points)
Are proper mechanics
utilized?
Numerous errors in
spelling and
capitalization; intrusive
and/or inaccurate
punctuation;
communication is
hindered. (0 points)
Contains several
punctuation, spelling,
and/or capitalization
errors (up to 6); errors
may or may not interfere
with meaning. (5 points)
Virtually free of
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization errors (no
more than 3); errors do
not interfere with
meaning. (10 points)
Is APA format
followed?
Contains many and/or
serious APA format
errors. (0 points)
Contains several minor
APA format errors (up to
3). (5 points)
Both in-text citations and
reference list are free
from error. (10 points)
- Article Review Rubric
- General Instructions
- Scoring Guidelines
