SOWK4050
Journal Article Review Rubric
No Evidence
Emerging
Accomplished
Advanced
Content:
(1) Intro
(2) Summary of the
article (major
points, positions,
etc.)
(3) Conclusion
Critical thinking:
Strengths/weaknesses
of the article;
insights, reactions,
-Broad, unfocused
-Primarily
descriptive
-All aspects of
content are
inadequately
developed.
-Some specific ideas
presented, but
without any depth
-2 areas of content
are inadequately
developed.
-Areas of focus are
discussed in depth
-1 area of content is
not strongly
developed.
-Areas of focus are
discussed in depth.
-Writing elaborates
on topic with
supporting ideas
presented
-All areas of content
are well developed.
-Simply
summarizes
content.
– Only addresses 12 aspects of critical
thinking.
-Simply
summarizes
content.
– Only addresses 1
of the two questions
posed regarding
application.
-Make appropriate
connections; analysis
is thoughtful and
demonstrates moving
from summary to
analysis
-Addresses all
aspects of critical
thinking
Make appropriate
connections; analysis
is thoughtful and
demonstrates moving
from summary to
analysis
-Addresses both
questions regarding
application with
limited examples and
connections.
-Makes creative
connections to that
demonstrate in depth
consideration and
understanding of
article content.
-Addresses all aspects
of critical thinking.
Application to
group work:
How does this article
relate to your
understanding of
group practice as a
whole? What about
how it relates to how
you see yourself as a
group leader?
Communication:
Organization,
mechanics (word
choice, clarity and
organization; the
paper has been
proofread for spelling
errors, typos, and
other omissions)
APA:
-Makes superficial/
simplistic
connections to the
article.
-Focuses on surface
level content.
-Only addresses 3-4
aspects of critical
thinking.
Makes superficial/
simplistic
connections to the
article.
-Focuses on surface
level content.
-Only briefly
addresses both
questions posed
regarding application.
-Poor utilization of
grammar,
punctuation (many
errors)
-Unclear writing
-Poor organization;
does not make
sense
-Several grammar
and punctuation
errors
-Writing lacked
clarity in a few places
-Very minimal typos
or errors in
grammar/punctuation
-Writing was
conveyed clearly
-Excellent use of
writing mechanics, no
typos
-Writing flowed
smoothly
-Ideas conveyed
easily
-Regular lapses in
proper use of APA
-APA is not used
consistently/correctly
-APA used in a
correct manner
consistently, 1 or 2
minor
inconsistencies.
-Makes creative
connections to that
demonstrate in depth
consideration and
understanding of
article content.
-Addresses both
questions regarding
application with welldeveloped examples
and connections.
POINTS
____/10
____/15
____/15
____/5
-APA used
consistently and
correctly
____/5

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