OVERVIEW
You will write a review of literature detailing the importance and significance of a topic from this course. The purpose of a review of literature is to examine an issue while considering opposing perspectives. You will defend your position on an issue and your rationale for your position. · You need to support your position with a solid foundation based on statistical evidence, research, and historical events. · Validate your position utilizing authoritative references form peer-reviewed journals. · Examine strengths and weaknesses of your position. · Suggest possible solutions and courses of action related to your position. |
Rubric: Literature annotation, review
Outline & Rubric: Literature annotation, review
(For a review of literature outline, refer to Excel matrix
>Outline- Literature annotation, review.xlsx)
Side note: Write your position in one sentence on a sticky note. After each paragraph ask yourself does it connect to your position. If it does not relate you must redo.
SCORE | 40-36 | 35-32 | 31-26 | 25> |
EXEMPLARY | PROFICIENT | PROGRESSING | UNSATISFACTORY | |
Holistic criteria | ● Thesis/Claim/Position is clearly stated. ● Essay is organized and coherent. ● Ideas or reasons based on theory and practice are specific, well-developed, and show depth of thinking. ● Sentences are skillfully constructed and purposeful including effective transitions showing progression of ideas. ● Word choice is precise and purposeful. | ● Thesis/Claim/Position is clearly stated. ● Essay is clearly focused, but it may have minor lapses in organization. ● Ideas or reasons are explained and developed. ● Sentences are varied with minor structural problems. ● Transitions between sentences are logical. ● Word choice is appropriate. | ● Thesis/Claim/Position is weak or ineffective. ● Essay overall lacks focus. ● Essay is not organized logically. ● Ideas or reasons are not explained or developed. ● Sentences have structural problems. ● Transitions are weak or missing. ● Word choice is general (not purposeful). | ● Thesis/Claim/Position is not clear or missing. ● Ideas or reasons are not clear or missing. ● Essay is not organized logically. ● Sentences are not clear. ● Transitions are not clear or missing. ● Word choice is general (not purposeful). |
Source criteria | Sources are peer-reviewed and current (<5 years). Candidate supports thesis/claim/position with citations effectively. | Sources are peer-reviewed and current (<5 years). Candidate supports thesis/claim/position with citations but may have minor lapses in effectiveness. | Sources are peer-reviewed and current (<10 years). Candidate does not support thesis/claim/position with citations. | Sources do not support thesis/claim/position. |
Grammar | There may be minor errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage, but they do not distract from the essay. | There may be minor errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage, but they do not affect clarity and meaning. | There are many minor errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage; they sometimes affect clarity and meaning. | There are many minor errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage; they do affect clarity and meaning. |
Overall | Is your essay focused? Did you develop your ideas? Did you include ideas that are interesting and specific? |