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Criteria
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Novice
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Competent
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Proficient
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Article’s Purpose
Weight 30.00%
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
Not completed or completely unacceptable
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No hook; poorly written, incomplete; lacks structure
Incomplete; misses or the point;
It includes clear and cogent answers to a few of the questions in the assignment description,, in a coherent and cohesive response:
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Well-written but not very interesting or insightful Adequate coverage but student does not put himself into it (is not excited or excitement doesn't come through)
It includes clear and cogent answers to MOST of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response:
1.
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Less breadth, depth, and insight; presents well-articulated, interesting, and important introduction
The description of the purpose explains its relevance and demonstrates that the student can use the material and apply it to the problem,
It includes clear and cogent answers to MOST of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response:
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Introduction to the paper is interesting, comprehensive, coherent, engaging, exciting
The description of the purpose shows why the article is important; makes a persuasive, convincing case for the study;
exhibits depth and breadth of understanding; puts forth implications;
It includes clear and cogent answers to ALL of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response.
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Review of Methodology
Weight 20.00%
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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The description of the methods includes clear, cogent, and includes answers to a FEW (at least two) of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response.
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The description of the methods includes clear and cogent answers to MOST (at least 3) of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response.
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The description of the methods includes clear, cogent answers to MOST (all but one or two) of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response.
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The student has thought critically about the methodology, indicating any weaknesses.
The description of the methods is clear, cogent, and includes answers to ALL of the questions in the assignment description, in a coherent and cohesive response.
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Apply information learned to critique research and inform counseling practice
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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Uses the research to loosely inform counseling practice without specifics
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Applies the information learned to critique research and inform counseling practice. Makes1 – 2 points.
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Applies the information learned to critique research and inform counseling practice. Makes 3 – 4 points.
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Applies the information learned to critique research and inform counseling practice. Makes5 or more.
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Identify the research method used and how it differentiates from other methods
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Does not identify research method used (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods)
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Identifies research method used (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods) but does not explain what leads to the choice
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Identifies research method used (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods) and gives description of method used but no other
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Identifies research method used (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods) and provides explanation of why the method is used and what it is. Compares it to one other method. Demonstrates knowledge of 2 research methods.
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Identifies research method used (i.e. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods) and provides explanation of why the method is used and what it is. Compares it to 3 other methods. Demonstrates knowledge of 4 or more research methods.
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Review of Data Analysis
Weight 20.00%
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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The description of the data analysis is very unclear and not at all cogent
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Summarizes the analysis, but is not really in own words and therefore does not show student truly understands
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Less of the same
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Describes in detail how the data were analyzed, what type of data were collected, and whether the findings support the hypothesis
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Review of Discussion and Conclusions
Weight 20.00%
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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Shows lack of understanding and careful thought of the discussion and conclusion
Includes clear and cogent responses to MOST of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Summarizes the results; provides a superficial interpretation of the findings;
Includes clear and cogent responses to MOST of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Less of the same;
Includes clear and cogent responses to ALL of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Deep, accurate, creative, enthusiastic; goes beyond summarizing the findings; draws things together; goes back to the introduction; to change; moves the field forward; provides and in-depth account of the findings;
Includes clear and cogent responses to ALL of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Review of Strengths and Weakness
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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Discussion of strengths and weaknesses is very weak and draws very little from what was discussed in class
Includes clear and cogent responses to ALL of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Has a rote discussion of strengths and limitations;
Includes clear and cogent responses to MOST of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Less of the same;
Includes clear and cogent responses to ALL of the questions asked in the assignment description
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discusses the strengths and limitations of the current design or research;
Includes clear and cogent responses to ALL of the questions asked in the assignment description
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Paper’s Usefulness
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Not completed or completely unacceptable
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Generalizes too broadly
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Makes wild speculations that nothing to do with the topic
States how this article impacts scientific community; provides some insight and reflection; partially connects to material learned in class
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Less of the same
States how this article impacts scientific community; provides some insight and reflection; partially connects to material learned in class
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Puts the study in a larger context; says what it means for the field;
States how this article impacts scientific community; how it is useful to the real-world or scientific community; how it is useful to your own research; and provides insight and reflection; connects to material learned in class
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