Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Question Content

18.5 to 20 points:

· Major points are stated clearly and are supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning.

· Objective, reasoned analysis is employed.

· An authoritative and persuasive voice is used.

· Resonates Christian world view supporting your themes throughout your writing.

· Four fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s).

· Use of 2 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course materials/texts.

16.75 to 18.25 points:

· Most major points are stated clearly and supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning, but some points may require clarification or greater support.

· Some improvements to objective tone/perspective may be required.

· Further interpretation and/or support for Christian world view needed.

· Less than 4 fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s).

· Use of 1 peer-reviewed scholarly references along with course materials/texts.

1 to 16.5 points:

· Major points require significant clarification and scholarly or Christian world view support.

· Significant improvements to objective tone/perspective are required.
· Less than 3 fully developed pages of content excluding the title-page, abstract, and reference page (s).
· No external peer-reviewed scholarly references other than course materials/texts.

0 points

Not present

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing viewpoints are sufficiently acknowledged and critically evaluated.

Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged but may require greater evaluation.

Opposing viewpoints are not adequately acknowledged and/or addressed.

Conclusion

11.5 to 12.5 points:

The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

The conclusion does not fully derive from the paper’s ideas.

1 to 10.25 points:

Conclusion does not derive logically from the paper’s main ideas.

Structure (30%)

Grammar, Spelling, & Format

13.75 to 15 points:

Minimal to no errors in grammar or spelling. Formatted in current APA format.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

Minor errors in spelling and grammar. Minor adjustments needed in APA format.

1 to 12.25 points:

Numerous errors in spelling or grammar. Not formatted in current APA format.

Page Length

7 to 7.5 points:

Required page length of 4 pages is met. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

6.25 to 6.75 points:

Required page length was not met or exceeded required page length of 1 page. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

1 to 6 points:

Page length may be significantly shorter or longer than the requirement by 2 or more pages.

Professor Comments:

Total:

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