Table 9.
Assessment rubric of the group’s write-up
| Below expectation (5 point) | Meet expectation (10 points) | Exceed expectation (15 points) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of the topic | Research problems or understandings of the topic are not clearly stated. An explanation is either not given or a weak connection is made as to why these problems or topics are relevant to the field of the research | Research problems or understandings of the topic are clearly stated. An explanation is given as to why these problems or topics are relevant to the field of the research | Research problems or understandings of the topic are clearly stated and briefly explained. A thoughtful and convincing explanation is given as to why these problems or topics are important and relevant to the research |
| Related theory and concepts | The theory or related concepts are not properly used. An explanation is not given as why the theory or concepts can be applied | The theory or related concepts are properly used. Explanation is given as why the theory or concepts can be applied in the research | The theory or related concepts are properly used and clearly stated. A convincing explanation is given as why the research is based on the theory or concepts |
| Technological challenges and solutions | Technological challenges and potential solutions are not clearly stated or some important part of technologies is missing | Technological challenges and potential solutions are briefly stated and appropriate for the research context | Technological challenges and potential solutions are clearly stated and skillfully applied and integrated into the research context |
| Formats | APA reference format is not fully followed or some reference lists are missing | APA reference format is fully followed | APA reference and in-text citation format are both correctly followed |
| Completeness and logics | The literature review represents a series if disjointed ideas that are not organized into a cohesive narrative | The literature review is organized in a smooth and cohesive structure | The literature review is a cohesive, synthesized work with a clear logic of presentation |