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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Abstract An accurate and concise description of the literature review is provided, including background, purpose, and conclusion. The abstract is a concise description of the literature review, but is lacking in one of areas: background, purpose, or conclusion. The abstract is relatively concise but not a good reflection of the literature review and is lacking in more than one of these areas: background, purpose, and conclusion. The abstract is a poor reflection of the literature and/or is excessively Introduction Sufficient background information and a clear explanation of the problem and why it is important to social work is evident. It is clear, early on, of the author's purpose in writing the paper. Good background information and how it relates to social work. The purpose of the paper is clear. Limited background information and purpose of the is provided or the author is vague on the purpose of the paper. Insufficient background information. Author is vague on the purpose of the paper. Integration of the Literature Exceptional integration and synthesis of the literature. Generally, the literature is integrated and well synthesized. Very little integration and/or synthesis, which impedes flow of the paper. The literature review is annotated with almost not synthesis or integration. Critical Analysis of the Literature Very effectively identifies and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the literature. Identifies and discusses some strengths and weakness or differences and similarities in past studies. Mainly reflects previous research findings, with very little critical analysis of differences/similarities or strengths/weaknesses across the literature. No critical analysis of the literature. Diversity Content Effectively applies findings to practice with diverse populations. Applies findings to practice with diverse populations. Application to practice with diverse populations is limited. Does not apply findings to practice with diverse populations.
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