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Z460 Article Critique #1 Rubric Code: A5837 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Article Critique #1 Descriptions
	Some or few criteria are met, with major issues. (pts) 0 pts	Most criteria are met, with a few issues. (pts) 0.7 pts	All criteria are met with satisfaction. (pts) 1 pts
Description I 2 pts The hypothesis/aim of the study is clearly stated.	0 ( x 2 pts) (0-1)	0.7 ( x 2 pts) (1.5)	1 ( x 2 pts) (2)
Description II 5 pts The major techniques and experimental design are explained, including control groups (where relevant).	0 ( x 5 pts) (0-3)	0.7 ( x 5 pts) (3.5-4.5)	1 ( x 5 pts) (5)
Description III 3 pts The major results of the paper are stated.	0 ( x 3 pts) (0-1)	0.7 ( x 3 pts) (2-2.5)	1 ( x 3 pts) (3)
Evaluation I 6 pts The results are discussed in relation to the hypothesis/aim (support/refute).	0 ( x 6 pts) (0-4)	0.7 ( x 6 pts) (4.5-5.5)	1 ( x 6 pts) (6)
Evaluation II 6 pts The design of experiments is assessed, including appropriateness of control groups.	0 ( x 6 pts) (0-4)	0.7 ( x 6 pts) (4.5-5.5)	1 ( x 6 pts) (6)
Evaluation III 3 pts A logical future direction for this research is provided.	0 ( x 3 pts) (0-1.5)	0.7 ( x 3 pts) (2-2.5)	1 ( x 3 pts) (3)
Reference 2 pts An in-text and a full-text citation of the article are included (APA format).	0 ( x 2 pts) (0-1)	0.7 ( x 2 pts) (1.5)	1 ( x 2 pts) (2)
Effort 3 pts The critique is well written, with few spelling & grammatical errors.	0 ( x 3 pts) (0-2)	0.7 ( x 3 pts) (2.5)	1 ( x 3 pts) (3)