HSB4U
Gr. 12 Challenge and Change in Society
Review of Literature
Final Project
Description of Assignment:
You are to write summary of the general theme(s) of these articles as it pertains to your research topic. A title
page and reference list, including all of the articles you refer to in your Literature Review should also be
included (this does not count toward your page limit). This summary should serve as the
background/foundation for your survey instrument. The typed summary should adhere to APA format.
Requirements:
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3-5 pages
refer to a minimum of 5 research based articles
follow the writing guide
follow “The Literature Review: A Few Tips on Conducting It”
sheet
APA Format:
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typed
double spaced
12 point professional font
1 inch margins
title Page
reference list
This is DUE on: _________________________________________
HSB4U
Gr. 12 Challenge and Change in Society
Review of Literature - RUBRIC
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ASSIGNMENT BASICS
Articles
Information is
gathered from
multiple, researchbased sources.(2)
Information is
gathered from
multiple sources.
(1.5)
Information is
gathered from a
limited number
of sources. (1)
Information is
gathered from a
single source. (.5)
Organization
Well organized,
demonstrates
logical sequencing
and structure. (2)
Well organized,
but
demonstrates
illogical
sequencing or
structure. (1)
Weakly
organized with
no logical
sequencing or
structure. (.5)
No organization,
sequencing, or
structure. (0)
Varied relevant,
thought-provoking
and critical
conclusions were
made with insightful
connections to the
secondary sources.
(6-8)
Some relevant,
thoughtprovoking
conclusions
were made with
connections to
the secondary
sources. (4-6)
Conclusions
were weak
and/or lacked
relevant
supporting
details. Student
provided a
simple summary
of information
rather than a
critical analysis.
(1.5-3.5)
Information was
prevented vaguely.
It is clear that the
student didn’t
understand the
purpose of this
assignment and
made no attempt
to apply critical
thought. (0-1)
Research question
is formed through
the literature review
and clearly stated.
(2)
Research
question is
formed through
the literature
review. (1)
Research
question is
indirectly but not
clearly formed.
(.5)
Research question
was not formed
and is not apparent
in the literature
review. (0)
Proper APA
citations were used
varying between
quotes and
paraphrases. (5-6)
APA citations
were mostly in
correct format
varying between
quotes and
paraphrases.
(3.5-4.5)
APA citations
had a few errors
format and or
only used quotes
or paraphrases.
(1.5-3)
APA citations were
not used or were
very poorly
formatted. (0-1)
Reference List
Reference list is
complete and in
proper APA format.
(5-6)
Reference list is
complete and
mostly uses
proper APA
format, with an
error or two.(3-4)
Reference list is
complete and is
uses some APA
format. (1.5-2.5)
Reference list is
incomplete and/or
lacks proper APA
format overall.
(0-1)
APA Format
Format is accurate
with no obvious
errors, if any. (5-6)
Format is mostly
accurate with an
obvious error or
a few errors.
(3-4)
Format has
some errors that
may take away
from the reading.
(1.5-2.5)
Student does not
demonstrate an
understanding of
APA format. (0-1)
Written portion has
no obvious
grammar, spelling &
punctuation errors,
if any, follows the
writing guide, is in
order and is on
time. (5-6)
Written portion
has a few
grammar,
spelling &
punctuation
errors, follows
the writing guide,
is in order and is
on time. (3-4)
Written portion
has many
grammar,
spelling &
punctuation
errors, is
disorganization,
but is on time.
(1.5-2.5)
Project is late
and/or
disorganized.
(0-1)
Written Review
Research Question
In-text Citations
Professionalism