Empirical Article Worksheet Rubric
Name:______________________________________ Date:_______________________
| Excellent | Good | Marginal | Needs Improvement | Unacceptable | Score | |
| Question #1
Purpose and Importance of Study |
4
Strong response is present. All important points are included. |
3
Credible response is present, but one important point is missing. |
2
Credible response is present; but some important points are missing. |
1
A response is provided; however the responses are inadequate and missing many points. |
0
No response is provided. Contains direct quotes. |
/4 |
| Question #2
Research Method
|
3
Strong response is present. All important points are included. |
2
Credible response is present, but one important point is missing. |
1
Credible response is present; but some important points are missing. |
0.5
A response is provided; however the responses are inadequate and missing many points. |
0
No response is provided. Contains direct quotes. |
/3 |
| Question #3
Participants and Information |
3
Strong response is present. All important points are included. |
2
Credible response is present, but one important point is missing. |
1
Credible response is present; but some important points are missing. |
0.5
A response is provided; however the responses are inadequate and missing many points. |
0
No response is provided. Contains direct quotes. |
/3 |
| Question #4
Results
|
4
Strong response is present. All important points are included. |
3
Credible response is present, but one important point is missing. |
2
Credible response is present; but some important points are missing. |
1
A response is provided; however the responses are inadequate and missing many points. |
0
No response is provided. Contains direct quotes. |
/4 |
| Question #5
Take-Home Message and Benefit of New Information |
4
Strong response is present. All important points are included.
|
3
Credible response is present, but one important point is missing. |
2
Credible response is present; but some important points are missing. |
1
A response is provided; however the responses are inadequate and missing many points. |
0
No response is provided. Contains direct quotes. |
/4 |
| Mechanics | 2
No spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. |
1
1-2 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. |
0.5
3-4 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. |
|
0
5+ errors or difficult to read. |
/2 |
Total: /20
