Presentation done using

the suggested (or

otherwise approved)
resource
Narration is clear,
enthusiastic, natural,
appropriate change in
tone and academic.
Title slide, Interactive
Table of Contents
Slide, Body Slides and
Conclusions Included
Content & Organization

JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE RUBRIC (L.O. 4.1-4.2)

Exemplary (4)
Proficient (3)
Emerging (2)
Presentation
Presentation done using
the suggested (or
otherwise approved
resource).
Narration is clear,
Narration is clear,
Narration is clear,
enthusiastic, natural,
enthusiastic, natural,
monotone and/or
appropriate change in
some appropriate
unnatural, does not
tone and academic.
change in tone and
present changes in tone
academic.
and is somewhat
academic.
All present and includes All elements present.
Few elements present.
extra features (inking,
video narration, etc.).
Content includes
introduction, body that
addresses all critique
questions and elements,
and a solid conclusion.
Logical presentation of
items.

Content includes
introduction, body that
addresses all critique
questions and elements,
and a solid conclusion.
Logical presentation of
items with ideas not
fully developed.

Time

Research Question(s) &

Variables Stated

I & D variables stated

correctly, as well as
how they are measured.
Clearly states the
research question(s).

Sample Analysis

Clearly and correctly

states the sample
design, size and
demographics.

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical procedures
used by the authors are
clearly and correctly
described in detail.
Correct statistical
results and
interpretations stated.

Statistical Interpretation

Statistical Analysis

Conclusions

Critique

Correct Excel
screenshots/videos are
used to correctly verify
reported data, and
methods. Clear
explanation provided to
justify answer.
Clearly states
conclusions that can be
drawn based on
findings, and includes
implications beyond
those listed in the
article.
Addresses if research is
innovative, valuable
and clearly justifies
why.

Critique
I & D variables and,
research question(s)
stated correctly, minor
errors in measurement
explanation.
States the sample
design, size and
demographics with
minor errors and/or
omissions.
Statistical procedures
used by the authors are
clearly and correctly
stated.
Correct statistical
results stated and
interpretations stated
with some errors.
Excel
screenshots/videos are
used with minor errors
to verify reported data,
and methods.
Explanation provided to
justify answer.
States conclusions that
can be drawn based on
findings, and includes
vague implications
beyond those listed in
the article.
Addresses if research is
innovative and provides
superficial justification.

Unsatisfactory (1)
Presentation not done
using the suggested (or
otherwise approved
resource).
Narration not clear,
monotone, unnatural,
does not change in tone
and informal.

Content is missing
some components, and
the presentation of
items is not logical.

Contents missing
components and
illogical presentation of
items/ideas.

Presentation is between
8 and 10 minutes long.

Presentation is not
between 8 and 10
minutes long.

I & D Variables and/or

research questions
stated with errors, some
attempt to explain
variable measurement.

No variables and/or
research question(s)
variables stated. Errors
in describing how
variables were
measured.
Does not states the
sample design, size and
demographics

States the sample

design, size and
demographics with
major errors and/or
omissions.
Statistical procedures
used by the authors are
stated with error(s).

Statistical procedures
used by the authors are
not stated.

Incorrect statistical
results and correct
interpretations (of the
incorrect results) stated.
Incorrect Excel
screenshots/videos are
used to verify reported
data, and methods.
Some explanation
provided to justify
answer.
Vaguely states
conclusions that can be
drawn based on
findings, and does not
include implications
beyond those listed in
the article.
Attempts to address if
research is innovative,
vaguely justifies why.

Incorrect statistical
results and
interpretation or no
report.
No Excel screenshots
are used to verify
methods and reported
data. No explanation
provided.

Link shared.

Link not shared.

Academic exchanges
are somewhat useful,
respectful and
contribute to learning.

No academic exchanges
with classmates.
Academic exchanges
are not valuable and/or
respectful and/or
contribute to learning.

Does not state

conclusions that can be
drawn based on
findings, or includes
implications beyond
those listed in the
article.
Does not/ vaguely
address(es) if research
is innovative and does
not justifies why.

DISCUSSION BOARD
Link shared to
discussion board.
Academic exchanges
with at least two
classmates.

Academic exchanges
are valuable, respectful,
and in-depth
contributions to
learning.

Academic exchanges
are useful, respectful
and contribute to
learning.