Table 9 Assessment rubric of the group’s write-up

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