SECTION

WEIGHT

CRITERIA

RATING
(4=High)

Introduction/ Background

15%

1. Topical area clearly identified
2. Focus narrowed to problem area
3. Clear statement of the problem or issue
4. Research trends related to problem delineated
5. Justification (theoretical and practical need) addressed

Comments:

4   3   2   1

Methods

15%

6. Data sources clearly identified
7. Search strategy(ies) well defined
8. Study selection criteria (inclusion/exclusion) well described
9. Number of studies screened versus included delineated

Comments:

4   3   2   1

Review of Literature

50%

10. Meaningful organizing framework used
11. Major studies with impact on problem reviewed
12. Validity of finding evaluated
13. Weight given to studies based on validity
14. Conclusive/controversial or conflicting findings highlighted
15. Findings integrated and synthesized

Comments:

4   3   2   1

Implications or Unresolved Questions

10%

16. Inferences drawn re: implications of findings
17. Unresolved questions clearly identified
18. Factual information kept separate from interpretation

Comments:

4   3   2   1

Mechanical and Stylistic Criteria
Note: passing grade cannot be assigned if unacceptable in this category)

10%

19. Style format strictly followed
20. Others' work properly acknowledged
21. Elementary rules of usage followed
22. Elementary principles of composition followed
23. Presentation well-organized and lucid

Comments:

4   3   2   1

Overall Grade