Description
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ANIM3019/7219 Literature Review Marking Rubric
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Introducing the idea:
Problem statement
Body:
Flow of the report
Coverage of content
Clarity of writing and
writing technique
Inadequate
1
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Neither implicit nor explicit
reference is made to the topic
that is to be examined.
Readers are aware of the
overall problem, challenge, or
topic that is to be examined.
The topic is introduced, and
groundwork is laid as to the
direction of the report.
The report appears to have no
direction, with subtopics
appearing disjointed.
There is a basic flow from one
section to the next, but not all
sections or paragraphs follow
in a natural or logical order.
The report goes from general
ideas to specific conclusions.
Transitions tie sections
together, as well as adjacent
paragraphs.
Major sections of pertinent
content have been omitted or
greatly run-on. The topic is of
little significance to the
purpose.
All major sections of the
content are included, but not
covered in as much depth, or
as explicit, as expected.
Significance to purpose is
evident.
The appropriate content is
covered in depth without
being redundant. Sources are
cited when specific statements
are made. Significance to
purpose is unquestionable.
It is hard to know what the
writer is trying to express.
Misspelled words, incorrect
grammar, and improper
punctuation make reading
difficult.
Writing is generally clear, but
unnecessary words are used.
Meaning is sometimes hidden.
Paragraph or sentence
structure is too repetitive.
Writing is crisp, clear, and
succinct. The writer
incorporates the active voice
when appropriate. Meaning is
explicit.
Score
2
Inadequate
1
Criteria
Conclusion:
A synthesis of ideas
and hypothesis or
research question
There is no indication the
author tried to synthesize the
information or draw a
conclusion. No research
question is provided or the
research question is
unfocused.
Citations for statements
included in the report were
not present, or references
Citations/References:
which were included were not
Proper APA format
found in the text.
Presentation
No use of tables or figures
Levels of Achievement
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Score
The author provides
concluding remarks that show
an analysis and synthesis of
ideas occurred. Some of the
conclusions, however, were
not supported in the body of
the report. The research
question is stated.
The author was able to make
succinct and precise
conclusions based on the
review. Insights into the
problem are appropriate.
Conclusions and the research
question are strongly
supported in the review.
Citations within the body of
the report and a corresponding
reference list were presented.
Some formatting problems
exist, or components were
missing.
All needed citations were
included in the report.
References matched the
citations, and all were
encoded in APA format.
Adequate use of tables and
figures
N/A
Total
Word limit: 2000 ± 100 words
Topic: must be related to reproductive biology (Animal or Human)
• A research question must be generated
• A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed up to date journal articles must be used
For ideas and formats: see examples in Encyclopedia of Reproduction 2nd Edition (2018) https://www-sciencedirectcom.ezproxy.library.uq.edu.au/referencework/9780128151457/encyclopedia-of-reproduction
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