| The article will be reviewed in a 4 page paper that addresses each of the following components: Sources and Search 4 points -To gain some familiarity with the professional literature, the articles must be drawn from among the following PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS: · Educational Leadership · Elementary School Journal · Illinois Schools Journal · Journal of Educational Research · TESOL Journal · TESL-EJ The article must be at least three pages long. Include with your review a photocopy of the entire journal article. Articles that are required for class MAY NOT be used for journal reviews. Citation 8 Points- Provide a citation for the article you review according to the Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition. Citations will be evaluated for required information (nothing extra, nothing missing), sequence, and punctuation. Summary 8 Points -Provide a summary that is coherent and identifies at least three main points. That is, tell some details but also communicate the main thrust of the article. Paraphrase rather than quote. Discussion 8 Points -This section is for your commentary and reaction to the article. It also must identify the one or two significant points that will allow you to contribute to a general class discussion on this topic (e.g., “My classmates should know …”). The discussion should be the largest section of your review. Conclusion: 4 Points This section should include an intelligent and discernible conclusion to your commentary and reaction. Mechanics- 8 Points Error free please! Proof read your work- society has a near-zero tolerance for errors from teachers. Here are two sample journal reviews: Sample Journal Review 1Preview the document Sample Journal Review 2Preview the document Rubric Journal Review Journal Review Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and Search 4.0 pts Thorough description of how the student found the article and how appropriateness was determined. 0.0 pts No Marks 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation 8.0 pts Complete APA citation at the conclusion of the review. Also includes correct internal citations throughout review. 4.0 pts Incomplete APA citations 0.0 pts Missing APA citations 8.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary 8.0 pts Coherent summary of the journal article that includes at least three main points. 4.0 pts Incomplete summary, may be lacking in coherence and/or fails to identify three main points. 0.0 pts No Marks 8.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion 8.0 pts Discussion includes student’s thorough commentary and reaction to the article. Identifies one or two significant points that the student could discuss in class. (“My classmates should know. . .”) The should be the LARGEST section of the review. 4.0 pts Discussion is simplistic. 0.0 pts No Marks 8.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 4.0 pts Student includes an intelligent and discernible conclusion. 2.0 pts The conclusion is simplistic and fails to adequately wrap up the review. 0.0 pts No Marks 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics 8.0 pts Review contains no spelling or grammatical errors. 4.0 pts Review contains 1 – 3 spelling and/or grammatical errors. 0.0 pts Review contains more than 4 spelling and/or grammatical errors. 8.0 pts Total Points: 40.0 |
