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Literature Review – Introduction

The review of the literature did not include an introduction.

(0-6 points)

The inquiry question was not established in the context of an educational topic in the introduction section.

The review provided the reader a limited introduction to the major issues and themes learned from current research surrounding the study

(20 points)

The inquiry question was established in the context of an educational topic in the introduction.

The review introduced the reader to the major issues and themes learned from current research surrounding the study

(25 points)

The research question was well established in the broader context of an educational topic in the introduction.

The review clearly introduced the reader to the major issues and themes learned from current research surrounding the study

(30 points)

Literature Review – Body

Shows lack of evidence of synthesis of information on emerging trends and issues related to candidate’s topic that are likely to affect school issues and leadership strategies.

The review did not introduce the reader to the major issues and themes learned from current research surrounding the study.

The findings of articles were not mentioned and/or themes were not identified and/or articles were only summarized and/or the review of the literature did not include a body.

There are fewer than two or no subtopic headings.

(0-10 points)

Shows limited evidence of synthesis of information on emerging trends and issues related to candidate’s topic that are likely to affect school issues and leadership strategies.

The literature review exhibits a limited analysis of the research literature findings/conclusions; and/or lacks synthesis describing one piece of literature after another; and/or there are multiple direct quotations.

There less than 6 current scholarly references; and/or less than 4 of the references are peer-reviewed; and/or the articles/books used are not recognized as being scholarly.

The findings of articles were mentioned with little and or no comparison or connection to each other and/or themes were not identified.

AND/OR

There are a minimum of 2 subheadings, but each subheading does not have at least 2 references and/or does not have at least one paragraph per subheading.

(60 points)

Shows evidence of synthesis of information on emerging trends and issues related to the candidate’s topic that are likely to affect school issues and leadership strategies.

The literature review exhibits analysis and synthesis of research literature findings/conclusions with logical transitions and relates clearly to focus of study. Direct quotations are rarely used.

At least 6 current scholarly references, including at least 4 research-based, peer reviewed studies.

The findings of articles were compared, contrasted and/or connected to each other and at least two themes were identified.

There are a minimum of 2 subheadings with at least 2 references for each subheading and each subheading contains a minimum of 1 paragraphs. Most paragraphs within each subheading are concise, and relate to the subheading.

(80 points)

Shows strong evidence of synthesis of information on emerging trends and issues related to the candidate’s topic that are likely to affect school issues and leadership strategies.

The literature review is well written, exhibits analysis and synthesis of research literature findings/conclusions with logical transitions and relates clearly to focus of study. Direct quotations are rarely used.

At least 6 current scholarly references, including 100% research-based, peer reviewed studies.

The findings/results of articles were thoughtfully compared, contrasted and/or connected to each other and at least two themes were identified.

There are a minimum of 2 subheadings with at least 2 references for each subheading and each subheading contains a minimum of 1 well-developed paragraph. All paragraphs within each subheading are concise, cohesive, and relate to the subheading.

(100 points)

Literature Review – Conclusion

The review of the literature did not include a conclusion.

(0 points)

The conclusion of the review did not summarize the knowledge found from the review.

(25 points)

The conclusion of the review summarized the knowledge found from this review.

(30 points)

The conclusion of the review summarized the knowledge found from this review and related the knowledge gain to the research question(s).

(40 points)

Literature Review – References

The review of the literature did not include references.

(0-6 points)

At least six articles were selected; some minimally related to the research question and the references were cited using APA style with no more than 4 errors.

(7 points)

At least six articles were selected and related to the initial research question and the references were cited using APA style with no more than 3 errors.

(8 points)

At least six articles were selected and each specifically related to the initial research question and the references were cited using APA style with no more than 2 errors.

(15 points)

Assignment Mechanics

The review was not organized and/or

there were 4 or more

grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors distracted the reader from the content of the writing.

(0-2 points)

The review was minimally organized and/or writing was difficult to follow throughout and/or

There were no more than 3 grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation error that did not distract the reader.

(3 points)

The review was suitably organized considering the contents of the selected articles and/or there were no more than 2 grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation error that did not distract the reader.

(4 points)

The review was organized using subheadings. The review was suitably organized considering the contents of the selected articles and there were no grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors and transitional phrases were used to guide the reader throughout the text.              

(15 points)