Article Critique (Mixed Methods)
Article Critique (Mixed Methods)
Article Critique (Mixed Methods):
For this assignment you will select a mixed methods article published within the last 5 years
that relates to treatment of clients diagnosed with addiction challenges. You will read the
article critically and complete your paper organized in four sections: Introduction; Results;
Discussion; and Critique. The Introduction should summarize the purpose of the study, the
theoretical framework, the method (type of methodology and how analyzed) and participants.
The Results section should outline the most pertinent findings of the study. The Discussion
section should articulate how those findings are applicable to your study, program review or
client. Finally, the Critique section should include a discussion of any issues you believe may
have an impact on the validity, reliability, or applicability of the results of this study, along
with any recommendations for future research that you believe should be added, and any other
reactions you have to this study.
Your final product will be in a WORD document and be approximately 2 pages in length.
Your Critique should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display
accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Rubric Not
Addresse
d
Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary Max
Point
s
Assignment
Components
Introduction:
summarize the
purpose of the
study, the
theoretical
framework, the
method (type of
methodology and
how analyzed)
and participants.
(0 pts.)
Not
Addressed
(10 pts)
Attempted to
summarize the study
but left out
significant elements
or details.
(15 pts)
Attempted to
summarize the
purpose of the
study, the
theoretical
framework, the
method (type of
methodology and
how analyzed)
and participants
but neglected
some necessary
components or
details.
(17 pts)
Clearly summarized
the purpose of the
study, the theoretical
framework, the
method (type of
methodology and how
analyzed) and
participants.
(20 pts)
Clearly and with
sufficient detail to
facilitate duplication,
summarized the
purpose of the study,
the theoretical
framework, the
method (type of
methodology and
how analyzed) and
participants.
/20
Results:
Outline the most
pertinent
findings of the
study.
(0 pts.)
Not
Addressed
(10 pts)
Attempted to outline
the most pertinent
findings of the study
but there was lack of
understanding of the
findings and how
they apply to the
student’s client or
future study
(15 pts)
Attempted to
outline the most
pertinent
findings of the
study but there
was lack of
understanding of
the findings or
how they apply
to the student’s
client or future
study
(17 pts)
Outlined the most
pertinent findings of
the study that are
applicable to the
student’s client or
future study.
(20 pts)
Outlined most of the
study’s findings
exemplifying
understanding of the
findings and how
they might apply to
the student’s client or
future study
/20
Discussion:
articulate how
the study’s
findings are
applicable to
your study,
program review
or client.
(0 pts.)
Not
Addressed
(10 pts)
Attempted to
articulate how the
study’s findings are
applicable to your
study, program
review or client, but
lacked clarity and
understanding.
(15 pts)
Attempted to
articulate how
the study’s
findings are
applicable to
your study,
program review
or client, but
lacked clarity or
understanding.
(17 pts)
Clearly aarticulated
how the study’s
findings are
applicable to your
study, program review
or client.
(20 pts)
Clearly aarticulated
how the study’s
findings are
applicable to your
study, program
review or client
exemplifying a clear
understanding of the
findings and ethical
application.
/20
Critique:
discussion of any
issues you
believe may have
an impact on the
validity,
reliability, or
applicability of
the results of this
study, along with
any
recommendation
s for future
research that you
believe should be
added, and any
other reactions
you have to this
study.
(0 pts.)
Not
Addressed
(10 pts)
Attempted to discuss
issues you believe
may have an impact
on the validity,
reliability, or
applicability of the
results of this study,
but neglected some
significant aspects
and any
recommendations for
future research that
should be added.
(15 pts)
Attempted to
discuss issues
you believe may
have an impact
on the validity,
reliability, or
applicability of
the results of this
study, but
neglected either
some significant
aspects or any
recommendation
s for future
research that you
believe should be
added.
(17 pts)
Discussed any issues
you believe may have
an impact on the
validity, reliability, or
applicability of the
results of this study,
along with any
recommendations for
future research that
you believe should be
added, and any other
reactions/observations
.
(20 pts)
Thoroughly discussed
any issues you
believe may have an
impact on the
validity, reliability, or
applicability of the
results of this study,
along with
appropriate
recommendations for
future research that
you believe should be
added, and any other
reactions/observation
s outlining limitations
for generalizability.
/20
Academic
Writing
Write in a clear,
concise, and
organized
manner;
demonstrate
ethical
scholarship in
accurate
representation
(0 pts.)
Not
Addressed
Writing is unclear
and disorganized and
rereading to solidify
understanding is
frequently necessary.
Although an attempt
at ethical scholarship
is attempted, it is
sloppy or incomplete
(15 pts)
Writing is
somewhat clear
and is somewhat
organized,
although
rereading to
solidify
understanding is
(17 pts)
Writing is generally
clear and in an
organized manner. It
demonstrates ethical
scholarship in
accurate
representation and
attribution of sources;
(20 pts)
Writing is clear,
concise, and in an
organized manner;
demonstrates ethical
scholarship in
accurate
representation and
attribution of sources;
/20
and attribution of
sources (i.e.
APA); and
display accurate
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation.
throughout.
Spelling, grammar,
or punctuation errors
severely interfere
with readers’
comprehension.
Citations in text and
at the end of the
document are not in
the correct APA
format.
occasionally
necessary. It
demonstrates an
attempt at ethical
scholarship in
accurate
representation
and attribution of
sources, but
errors are
occasional or
minor. Writing
has good
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation, but
errors somewhat
interfere with
readers’
comprehension.
Citations in text
and at the end of
the document are
mostly in the
correct APA
format.
and generally displays
accurate spelling,
grammar, punctuation.
Errors are few,
isolated, and do not
interfere with reader’s
comprehension.
Citations in text and at
the end of the
document are in
correct. Many useful
ideas are present.
APA format.
and displays accurate
spelling, grammar,
and punctuation.
Citations in text and
at the end of the
document are in
correct APA format.
Total /100
pts