Journal Rubric (**Additional points may be deducted if directions are not followed.)

Journal Paper Citation Rationale Method Results Discussion
6 points Uses correct APA format in document and citation. Previous research organized by writer to logically explain current purpose for study. Writer provides extensive details of subjects, instruments, and other testing procedures. It might be possible to replicate experiment with the detail provided. Results clearly summarized using appropriate terminology and description. Clearly describes relevance of research to the field of study in understandable language. Provides overview of main points.
5 points No more than 2 APA errors in entire paper. Research summarized, but writer does not clearly organize information or illuminate purpose. Writer provides sufficient details, but does not provide extensive clarity. Some results offered in clear explanation, but writer omits other results from summary. Discussion section highlighted with basic overview, but writing does not reflect understanding.
4 points No more than 4 APA errors in entire paper. Research mentioned, but the rationale does not seem clear or connected to current research. Details missing to clearly provide explanation to reader regarding subjects, instruments, and procedures. Writer omits many of the results and focuses on conclusions of research mentioned in abstract only. Conclusions offered, but writer offers little insight into the significance of the work.
3 points No more than 6 APA errors in entire paper. Prior research mentioned, but does not seem relevant to paper as written. Missing detail dominates section and leaves evaluator with little direction regarding experiment. Results are disorganized and insufficiently described. It could be that the reader chose research with a results section beyond the student's current capabilities. Writer offers undeveloped overview of significant conclusions.
2 points No more than 8 APA errors in entire paper. Mis-understanding of rationale for research with a focus on hypotheses instead of prior research leading to current research. Very undeveloped methods section. Brief, identifying information included, but student does not seem to grasp purpose for the inclusion of methods in section. Summary material offered without sufficient explanation Writer provides minimal content to summarize research. Discussion section dominated by writer's opinion instead of a focus on the research process and findings.
1 point No more than 10 APA errors in entire paper. A listing of hypotheses only. Insufficient explanation offered regarding the methods in the research. Brief overview of results, but no real depth provided. Writer focuses on personal opinions, and does not seem to include information from the article in the writing.