Page 1 of 3 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ©2011 Argosy University Online Programs LASA 2—Critiquing an Article Grading Rubric NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component. Criteria Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary Assignment Components Summarize portions of Singer’s article that you wish to engage/critique. Summary of portions of Singer’s article is unclear, lengthy, and incorrectly chosen. Summary of portions of Singer’s article is somewhat clear, concise, and chosen appropriately. Summary of portions of Singer’s article is clear, concise, and chosen appropriately. Summary of portions of Singer’s article is extremely clear, concise, and chosen appropriately. Utilize tools of evaluation to create an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is productive and advances your own thesis. Utilization of evaluation tools is applied incorrectly. Summary is unclear, lengthy, and inappropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is unproductive and does not advance the thesis. Utilization of evaluation tools is somewhat applied correctly. Summary is somewhat clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is somewhat productive and advances the thesis. Utilization of evaluation tools is applied correctly. Summary is clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is productive and advances the thesis. Utilization of evaluation tools is applied correctly. Summary is extremely clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original and unique argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is very productive and advances the thesis. Apply research to engage Singer through the effective use of supportive evidence. Application of research is unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriately engages Singer through ineffective use of supportive evidence. Application of research is somewhat clear, accurate, and appropriately engages Singer through the somewhat effective use of supportive evidence. Application of research is clear, accurate, and appropriately engages Singer through the effective use of supportive evidence. Application of research is extremely clear, accurate, and appropriately and uniquely engages Singer through the highly effective use of supportive evidence. Presentation Components Page 2 of 3 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ©2011 Argosy University Online Programs 2 LASA 2—Critiquing an Article Grading Rubric Organization: Introduction Transitions Conclusion Introduction is limited or missing entirely. Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely. Conclusion is limited or missing entirely. Introduction is present .

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LASA 2—Critiquing an Article Grading Rubric
NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that
component.
Criteria Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary
Assignment Components
Summarize portions
of Singer’s article that
you wish to
engage/critique.
Summary of portions of
Singer’s article is
unclear, lengthy, and
incorrectly chosen.
Summary of portions of
Singer’s article is
somewhat clear, concise,
and chosen appropriately.

2. Summary of portions of
Singer’s article is clear,
concise, and chosen
appropriately.
Summary of portions of
Singer’s article is extremely
clear, concise, and chosen
appropriately.
Utilize tools of
evaluation to create
an original argument
that engages Singer’s
text in a way that is
productive and
advances your own
thesis.
Utilization of evaluation
tools is applied
incorrectly. Summary is
unclear, lengthy, and
inappropriately creates
an original argument
that engages Singer’s
text in a way that is
unproductive and does
not advance the thesis.
Utilization of evaluation
tools is somewhat applied

3. correctly. Summary is
somewhat clear, concise,
and appropriately creates
an original argument that
engages Singer’s text in a
way that is somewhat
productive and advances
the thesis.
Utilization of evaluation tools
is applied correctly. Summary
is clear, concise, and
appropriately creates an
original argument that
engages Singer’s text in a
way that is productive and
advances the thesis.
Utilization of evaluation tools is
applied correctly. Summary is
extremely clear, concise, and
appropriately creates an
original and unique argument
that engages Singer’s text in a
way that is very productive and
advances the thesis.
Apply research to
engage Singer
through the effective
use of supportive
evidence.

4. Application of research
is unclear, inaccurate,
and inappropriately
engages Singer through
ineffective use of
supportive evidence.
Application of research is
somewhat clear, accurate,
and appropriately engages
Singer through the
somewhat effective use of
supportive evidence.
Application of research is
clear, accurate, and
appropriately engages Singer
through the effective use of
supportive evidence.
Application of research is
extremely clear, accurate, and
appropriately and uniquely
engages Singer through the
highly effective use of
supportive evidence.
Presentation Components
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Organization:
Introduction
Transitions
Conclusion
Introduction is limited or
missing entirely.
Transitions between
slides are infrequent,
illogical, or missing
entirely.
Conclusion is limited or
missing entirely.
Introduction is present but
incomplete or
underdeveloped.
Transitions between slides
are sporadic.
Conclusion is
recognizable, but
incomplete or
underdeveloped.
Introduction has an opening,

6. provides some background
information, and states the
topic.
Transitions between slides
are present.
Conclusion summarizes main
argument and has a clear
ending.
Introduction catches the
audience’s attention, provides
compelling and appropriate
background information, and
clearly states the topic.
Thoughtful transitions between
slides are appropriate and help
the flow of ideas.
Conclusion leaves the listener
with a sense of closure and
provides concluding insights.
Style:
Tone
Audience
Word Choice
Visual design of
presentation (i.e.,
background, pictures,
text, etc.) is lacking or
completely overpowers

7. the presentation to the
point of interfering with
comprehensibility, or
design is inappropriate
for the assignment.
Visual design of
presentation (i.e.,
background, pictures, text,
etc.) upstages the writing
or speaking at
inappropriate times, or
visual design is too
understated at points, or
design is inconsistent.
Visual design of presentation
(i.e., background, pictures,
text, etc.) is clear, appropriate
for the assignment, balanced,
and compliments both the
writing and speaking
throughout the presentation.
Visual design of presentation
(i.e., background, pictures, text,
etc.) is clear, appropriate for the
assignment, balanced, and
compliments both the writing
and speaking throughout the
presentation. Visual design
engages audience and does
not distract from information.

8. Usage and
Mechanics:
Grammar
Spelling
Sentence Structure
Any written portion
(including writing on the
slides and in notes)
contains numerous
errors in spelling,
grammar, and/or
sentence structure that
severely interferes with
readability and
comprehension.
In any written portion
(including writing on the
slides and in notes), errors
in spelling and grammar
exist that somewhat
interfere with
comprehension.
Any written portion (including
writing on the slides and in
notes) follows conventions of

9. spelling and grammar
throughout. Errors are
infrequent and do not
interfere with comprehension.
The presentation is basically
error free in terms of
mechanics. In any written
portion (including writing on the
slides and in notes), grammar
and mechanics help establish a
clear idea and aid the reader in
following the writer’s logic.
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APA Elements:
Attribution
Paraphrasing
Quotations
When Appropriate or
Assigned
No attempt at APA
format in presentation.

10. APA format is attempted to
paraphrase, quote, and
cite, but errors are
significant.
Using APA format, accurately
paraphrased, quoted, and
cited in many spots
throughout when appropriate
or called for. Errors present
are somewhat minor.
Using APA format, accurately
paraphrased, quoted, and cited
throughout the presentation
when appropriate or called for.
Only a few minor errors
present.