Bereczkei, T., Gyuris, P., & Weisfeld, G. E. (2004). Sexual imprinting in human mate choice. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 271(1544), 1129–1134. https://doi:10.1098/rspb.2003.2672
Marking Guidelines for Assignments 1 & 2
Title Page Includes 10 elements: page number, title of article, author(s)
of article, student’s name, student’s AU ID, department
name, course number, assignment number, tutor, and date.
5 /5
Includes 6 to 9 of the 10 elements listed above. 3–4
Includes 1 to 5 of the 10 elements. 1–2
No title page. 0
Body:
Research
Question &
Introduction
The research question or problem is clearly stated in the
student’s own words. The research is accurately summarized.
5 /5
The research question and research summary is stated in the
student’s own words, but it is unclear, incomplete, or only
partially stated in the student’s own words.
3–4
The research question and summary is clearly stated but not
in the student’s own words (i.e., it is quoted from the article)
and/or is missing critical elements).
1–2
No research question or problem and summary is given. 0
Body:
Methodology
Clearly relates the selected references to the article. Quality
and variety of references are noted. Summary of
methodology is clearly stated in the student’s own words.
Methods, population, and selection criteria are clearly stated.
Data instruments are identified. Paraphrasing* is complete
and accurate, using the student’s own words.
26–30 /30
References and methodology are linked, but a key element is
missing. Summary is stated in own words but is unclear.
Only two of methods, population, and selection criteria are
evident. Paraphrasing is complete and accurate, using the
student’s own words.
21–25
References and methodology are unfocused. Summary is
stated, but not in the student’s own words (i.e., taken directly
from article). Only one of methods, population, and selection
criteria are evident. Paraphrasing is complete and accurate,
using the student’s own words.
16–20
References, methodology, methods, population, and selection
criteria are inaccurate and incomplete. Summary and
paraphrasing are incomplete.
11–15
Methodology is addressed only superficially. 1–10
No description of methodology is provided. 0
Body:
Results &
Discussion/
Conclusions
Results and implications are clearly and accurately described
and related to the research question or problem. Quality and
variety of references are noted. Includes reports on graphs or
tables, if applicable. Conclusions were made by the
researchers and further research was discussed. Paraphrasing
is complete and accurate, using the student’s own words.
26–30 /30
Results and implications are clear but miss one of the key
elements. Conclusions and recommendations may have been
made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is complete and
accurate, using the student’s own words.
21–25
Results and implications are clear but miss two of the key
elements. Conclusions and recommendations are not clearly
made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is inaccurate.
16–20
Results and implications are unclear and miss more than two
of the key elements. Either conclusions or recommendations
are made by the researchers, but not both elements.
Paraphrasing is incomplete.
11–15
Results and implications are unclear and miss more than two
of the key elements. Conclusions and recommendations are
not made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is both incomplete
and inaccurate.
1–10
No results were presented. 0
Body:
Critical
Evaluation
Excellent, integrated discussion of the strengths and
limitations, based on the sources reviewed and the student’s
own analysis.
11–15 /15
Well-integrated discussion of strengths and limitations, based
on either the literature or on the student’s own analysis, but
not both.
6–10
Confused or superficial discussion of strengths and
limitations, based on literature or own analysis.
1–5
No discussion of strengths and limitations. 0
Writing Skills
and APA Style
Excellent organization and use of headings. Free of grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. Consistent use of APA Style
(7th ed.) in references (primary) and citations (primary and
interpreted, and/or secondary). Includes page/paragraph
numbers in all citations. Journal Article Critique Template
Title Page Includes 10 elements: page number, title of article, author(s)
of article, student’s name, student’s AU ID, department
name, course number, assignment number, tutor, and date.
5 /5
Includes 6 to 9 of the 10 elements listed above. 3–4
Includes 1 to 5 of the 10 elements. 1–2
No title page. 0
Body:
Research
Question &
Introduction
The research question or problem is clearly stated in the
student’s own words. The research is accurately summarized.
5 /5
The research question and research summary is stated in the
student’s own words, but it is unclear, incomplete, or only
partially stated in the student’s own words.
3–4
The research question and summary is clearly stated but not
in the student’s own words (i.e., it is quoted from the article)
and/or is missing critical elements).
1–2
No research question or problem and summary is given. 0
Body:
Methodology
Clearly relates the selected references to the article. Quality
and variety of references are noted. Summary of
methodology is clearly stated in the student’s own words.
Methods, population, and selection criteria are clearly stated.
Data instruments are identified. Paraphrasing* is complete
and accurate, using the student’s own words.
26–30 /30
References and methodology are linked, but a key element is
missing. Summary is stated in own words but is unclear.
Only two of methods, population, and selection criteria are
evident. Paraphrasing is complete and accurate, using the
student’s own words.
21–25
References and methodology are unfocused. Summary is
stated, but not in the student’s own words (i.e., taken directly
from article). Only one of methods, population, and selection
criteria are evident. Paraphrasing is complete and accurate,
using the student’s own words.
16–20
References, methodology, methods, population, and selection
criteria are inaccurate and incomplete. Summary and
paraphrasing are incomplete.
11–15
Methodology is addressed only superficially. 1–10
No description of methodology is provided. 0
Body:
Results &
Discussion/
Conclusions
Results and implications are clearly and accurately described
and related to the research question or problem. Quality and
variety of references are noted. Includes reports on graphs or
tables, if applicable. Conclusions were made by the
researchers and further research was discussed. Paraphrasing
is complete and accurate, using the student’s own words.
26–30 /30
Results and implications are clear but miss one of the key
elements. Conclusions and recommendations may have been
made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is complete and
accurate, using the student’s own words.
21–25
Results and implications are clear but miss two of the key
elements. Conclusions and recommendations are not clearly
made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is inaccurate.
16–20
Results and implications are unclear and miss more than two
of the key elements. Either conclusions or recommendations
are made by the researchers, but not both elements.
Paraphrasing is incomplete.
11–15
Results and implications are unclear and miss more than two
of the key elements. Conclusions and recommendations are
not made by the researchers. Paraphrasing is both incomplete
and inaccurate.
1–10
No results were presented. 0
Body:
Critical
Evaluation
Excellent, integrated discussion of the strengths and
limitations, based on the sources reviewed and the student’s
own analysis.
11–15 /15
Well-integrated discussion of strengths and limitations, based
on either the literature or on the student’s own analysis, but
not both.
6–10
Confused or superficial discussion of strengths and
limitations, based on literature or own analysis.
1–5
No discussion of strengths and limitations. 0
Writing Skills
and APA Style
Excellent organization and use of headings. Free of grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. Consistent use of APA Style
(7th ed.) in references (primary) and citations (primary and
interpreted, and/or secondary). Includes page/paragraph
numbers in all citations. Journal Article Critique Template
FORMAT:
• Your paper must be double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and one-inch
margins all around.
• Your critique should be 625 to 700 words, NOT including the words on the title page and
references page. A 10-point reduction will be applied to the Writing Skills section if your
word count is not in range. These are mandatory requirements.
• Your critique must be in narrative form, and your headings should be identical to those in
this template.
• See the APA Style Guidelines to assist you with the APA formatting requirements.
• Please see below for a template of what to include in the critique.
• Please submit your assignment in a <docx>, <doc>, or <rtf> document format.
Research Question or Problem
Ask yourself, “Is the question or problem clearly stated?” State the question or problem
in your own words. This will require two succinct sentences. Two succinct sentences will be
sufficient to answer the question.
II. Introduction
The introduction of a research article presents an overview of the problem studied in the
research. Ask yourself, “Is there a review of the literature related to the problem or question?”
“How many references were cited in the introduction?” Review and summarize the research
(e.g., theories and previous research) in your own words (paraphrase). Cite all sources as per
APA (7th edition, 2019). The introduction should be no more than three or four succinct
sentences so that more emphasis can be put into the remaining sections.
III. Methodology
The methods section of a research article should be detailed enough to permit another
researcher to attempt to replicate the study. Ask yourself, “Does the researcher explain the
methods used in the study?” “Who or what was the population studied?” “How were they
selected?” “What did the participants do for the study?” “What instruments were used to gather
data?” Paraphrase the methodology in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
NOTE: Your critique must be in narrative form (not question-answer, question-answer),
and your headings should be identical to those in this template.
NOTE: Paraphrasing involves restating another writer’s text, explanation, argument, or
narrative in your own words. Paraphrased material may be similar in length to the
original text, but is substantially different in wording and sentence structure. A
paraphrase is considered an indirect quote, so it does not require quotation marks.
However, it must be attributed/cited to the original source.
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IV. Results
The results section of a research article reports the raw data and statistical analysis
obtained in the study. Ask yourself, “Were the results clearly stated and understandable?” “Did
the author’s results answer the question or clarify the hypothesis?” “Were there tables or
graphs?” Paraphrase the results in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
V. Discussion/Conclusions
The discussion section of a research article includes the conclusions drawn by the
author(s). Ask yourself, “Were the results discussed?” “Were there suggestions for practical
implications?” “Were there recommendations for further research?” Write your answers to these
questions in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
VI. Critical Evaluation
The critical evaluation section is included here to enable you to critically analyze the
knowledge you gained about the topic researched, about the methodology, and about the
meaningfulness of the research. You should provide an integrated discussion of the strengths and
limitations of the article, based on your reading of the literature and on your own analysis. Ask
yourself, “What are some of the strengths of the article?” “What further questions did it
generate?” “What are some of the limitations of the article?” “Were the methods appropriate to
the research question?” “Were the statistics appropriate? “Should they have examined other
variables or a different sample? If so, why?” State your critique in your own words.
NOTE: This discussion section must be written in a detached, formal manner. Under
APA rules, you should not refer to yourself in the first person. Alternative ways to avoid
first person references (I, me, my, etc.) could be stated as follows: this author, this writer,
etc. For example, instead of saying “I think that the sample of subjects used by Smith and
Jones was biased…,” you would say “A major flaw of Smith and Jones’ research was that
that the sample of subjects was biased…”
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References
Name(s) of the author(s) (i.e., last name and initials). (Copyright/publishing date). Title
of article. Journal Name, volume number(issue number), page numbers, and doi.
(If the doi is not available, please provide the URL).
NOTE: The digital object identifier (DOI) can be used to cite and link to electronic
documents. A DOI is guaranteed never to change, so you can use it to link permanently
to electronic documents. If the DOI is not available, include the exact URL of the
journal’s home page. If you are having difficulty locating the DOI, click on the
following link: free DOI lookup. The doi is already included for your convenience with
the article in the PSYC 290 Digital Reading Room.
NOTE: Formatting the APA Reference Page
References is centered 1-inch down (first line after header), and pluralized even if there is only
one reference. It’s upper and lower case, bold, and not italicized
Ask yourself, “Is the question or problem clearly stated?” State the question or problem
in your own words. This will require two succinct sentences. Two succinct sentences will be
sufficient to answer the question.
II. Introduction
The introduction of a research article presents an overview of the problem studied in the
research. Ask yourself, “Is there a review of the literature related to the problem or question?”
“How many references were cited in the introduction?” Review and summarize the research
(e.g., theories and previous research) in your own words (paraphrase). Cite all sources as per
APA (7th edition, 2019). The introduction should be no more than three or four succinct
sentences so that more emphasis can be put into the remaining sections.
III. Methodology
The methods section of a research article should be detailed enough to permit another
researcher to attempt to replicate the study. Ask yourself, “Does the researcher explain the
methods used in the study?” “Who or what was the population studied?” “How were they
selected?” “What did the participants do for the study?” “What instruments were used to gather
data?” Paraphrase the methodology in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
NOTE: Your critique must be in narrative form (not question-answer, question-answer),
and your headings should be identical to those in this template.
NOTE: Paraphrasing involves restating another writer’s text, explanation, argument, or
narrative in your own words. Paraphrased material may be similar in length to the
original text, but is substantially different in wording and sentence structure. A
paraphrase is considered an indirect quote, so it does not require quotation marks.
However, it must be attributed/cited to the original source.
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IV. Results
The results section of a research article reports the raw data and statistical analysis
obtained in the study. Ask yourself, “Were the results clearly stated and understandable?” “Did
the author’s results answer the question or clarify the hypothesis?” “Were there tables or
graphs?” Paraphrase the results in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
V. Discussion/Conclusions
The discussion section of a research article includes the conclusions drawn by the
author(s). Ask yourself, “Were the results discussed?” “Were there suggestions for practical
implications?” “Were there recommendations for further research?” Write your answers to these
questions in your own words and cite from the article using APA Style.
VI. Critical Evaluation
The critical evaluation section is included here to enable you to critically analyze the
knowledge you gained about the topic researched, about the methodology, and about the
meaningfulness of the research. You should provide an integrated discussion of the strengths and
limitations of the article, based on your reading of the literature and on your own analysis. Ask
yourself, “What are some of the strengths of the article?” “What further questions did it
generate?” “What are some of the limitations of the article?” “Were the methods appropriate to
the research question?” “Were the statistics appropriate? “Should they have examined other
variables or a different sample? If so, why?” State your critique in your own words.
NOTE: This discussion section must be written in a detached, formal manner. Under
APA rules, you should not refer to yourself in the first person. Alternative ways to avoid
first person references (I, me, my, etc.) could be stated as follows: this author, this writer,
etc. For example, instead of saying “I think that the sample of subjects used by Smith and
Jones was biased…,” you would say “A major flaw of Smith and Jones’ research was that
that the sample of subjects was biased…”
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4
References
Name(s) of the author(s) (i.e., last name and initials). (Copyright/publishing date). Title
of article. Journal Name, volume number(issue number), page numbers, and doi.
(If the doi is not available, please provide the URL).
NOTE: The digital object identifier (DOI) can be used to cite and link to electronic
documents. A DOI is guaranteed never to change, so you can use it to link permanently
to electronic documents. If the DOI is not available, include the exact URL of the
journal’s home page. If you are having difficulty locating the DOI, click on the
following link: free DOI lookup. The doi is already included for your convenience with
the article in the PSYC 290 Digital Reading Room.
NOTE: Formatting the APA Reference Page
References is centered 1-inch down (first line after header), and pluralized even if there is only
one reference. It’s upper and lower case, bold, and not italicized
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