Coco– 8/1/2012 Scoring for Journal Readings Point Sheet (Journal Readings = 15% of final grade) Name Article 1 2 3 EDU 6523 Criteria Very High 94 – 100 High 85 – 93 Average 75 – 84 Low 70 – 74 Very Low 0 – 69 Score Q u a li ty o f J o u rn a l A rt ic le S e le c te d The journal article is clearly related to the topic selected from the list & published within the past 4 years. The journal article is somewhat related to the topic selected& published within the past 4 years. The journal article is somewhat related to the topic selected but was published more than 4 years ago. The article selected is either not directly related to the topic or was from a source other than a professional journal. No article from a professional journal was selected. C o m p re h e n s io n o f th e a rt ic le (p a g e 1 ) The writer accurately, clearly & concisely shares information that relates to the topic. Supporting details are included that demonstrate an understanding of the major points contained in the article. The writer accurately & clearly shares information related to the topic. A few supporting details are included that demonstrate an understanding of the major points contained in the article. The writer shares information related to the topic but with few supporting details. It is unclear whether the writer understands the major points contained in the article. The writer shares little information related to the topic. The writer may inaccurately report some facts or major points. Nothing was submitted that indicates that a journal article was read. A p p li c a ti o n t o t h e C la s s ro o m The writer demonstrates a thoughtful and clear understanding of the possible application, effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. Examples of possible applications in classroom are given. The writer demonstrates a clear understanding of the possible application, effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. At least one possible application to the classroom is given. The writer demonstrates some understanding of the possible application, effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. One possible application to the classroom is given. The writer demonstrates little understanding of the possible application, effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. No possible application to the classroom is given. No classroom application was submitted. S c h o la rl y W ri ti n g S ty le & M e c h a n ic s No spelling; punctuation, or grammar errors. Scholarly, concise & positi.