Clearly states a specific problem, gives a brief, succinct background, and indicates why solving it is important.

5.0 pts

Structure is intuitive and sufficiently grounded to each of the key constructs and variables of the proposed study. The review was organized using subheadings. The review was suitably organized considering the contents of the selected articles.

20.0 pts

Narrative integrates critical and logical details from appropriate literature. Key constructs and variables were connected. Attention is given to different perspectives and opinion vs. evidence. The findings and results of articles were thoughtfully compared, contrasted and/or connected to each other. The review concluded with a summary of the knowledge found from this review and related the knowledge gain to the inquiry question.

20.0 pts

Articulates a clear, reasonable, and succinct research question or questions. Connection with the literature review is clear and obvious.

10.0 pts

Framework is solidly grounded in the literature review. Connections are clear and accurate. Relationships among variables are clearly and accurately explained. Theory underlying the relations is clearly explained.

20.0 pts

Hypotheses are clearly stated using appropriate language and/or symbols. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is clear. Hypotheses are expressed in the form of testable statements.

5.0 pts

At least 7 appropriate references were used and each specifically related to the question. Standards of APA formatting were followed with very few errors.

10.0 pts

Consistently applied standards of English composition. There were no grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors and transitional phrases were used to guide the reader throughout the text. Assignment submitted on time.

5.0 pts

Consistently applied APA guidelines in regards to citations, references, headings, table of contents, page numbers, and running headers

5.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0