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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content 70%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
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Proficient 84-91% (B)
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Developing 1-83% (< C)
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Not present
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Introduction
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11 to 12 points
The introduction displays an advanced ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction clearly identifies the topic of the paper and identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear, strong thesis is offered which makes an evaluative claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered.
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10 points
The introduction displays a proficient ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction identifies the topic of the paper and identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear thesis is offered which makes an evaluative claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered.
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1 to 9 points
The introduction displays a developing ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear thesis is offered which makes a claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered.
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0 points
The paper does not contain an introduction that meets expectations.
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Summary of the Worldview
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19 to 21 points
Content displays an advanced understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is accurate and focused.
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18 points
Content displays a proficient understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is accurate and generally focused.
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1 to 17 points
Content displays a developing understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is generally accurate, with few errors.
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0 points
Does not display an understanding of how to summarize the beliefs of the worldview in terms of the categories of belief.
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Evaluation of the Worldview
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19 to 21 points
Content displays an advanced understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. Each point of evaluation is accurate and focused.
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18 points
Content displays a proficient understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. Each point of evaluation is accurate and focused.
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1 to 17 points
Content displays a developing understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. Each point of evaluation is mostly accurate and focused.
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0 points
Does not display an understanding of how to evaluate the worldview using the evaluation criteria.
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Evaluation of Christianity
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19 to 21 points
The evaluation of Christianity is a direct parallel to the evaluation of the topic worldview. Content displays an advanced understanding of how to apply the evaluation criteria to an objective and fair evaluation of the Christian worldview. Each point of evaluation is objective, accurate, and focused.
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18 points
The evaluation of Christianity is a direct parallel to the evaluation of the topic worldview. Content displays a proficient understanding of how to apply the evaluation criteria to an objective and fair evaluation of the Christian worldview. Each point of evaluation is objective, accurate, and focused.
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1 to 17 points
The evaluation of Christianity is somewhat parallel to the evaluation of the topic worldview. Content displays a developing understanding of how to apply the evaluation criteria to an objective and fair evaluation of the Christian worldview. Each point of evaluation is accurate.
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0 points
Does not display an understanding of how to evaluate the Christian worldview using the evaluation criteria.
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Defense of Christianity
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19 to 21 points
Content displays an advanced understanding of the elements necessary to defend Christianity, and the ability to apply arguments and apologetic elements from the course materials to a clear defense of Christianity. Each point of defense is clear, concise, and focused.
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18 points
Content displays a proficient understanding of the elements necessary to defend Christianity, and the ability to apply arguments and apologetic elements from the course materials to a clear defense of Christianity. Each point of defense is clear, concise, and focused.
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1 to 17 points
Content displays a developing understanding of the elements necessary to defend Christianity, and the ability to apply arguments and apologetic elements from the course materials to a clear defense of Christianity. Each point of defense is clear.
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0 points
Does not display an understanding of how to apply arguments in a defense of Christianity.
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Conclusion
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10 points
The paper demonstrates an advanced ability to write a proper conclusion. The conclusion refocuses on the paper’s thesis, and gives a clear and concise overview of how the contents of the paper supported the thesis. The conclusion does not introduce new arguments or content.
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8 to 9 points
The paper demonstrates a proficient ability to write a proper conclusion. The conclusion focuses mainly on the paper’s thesis, and gives a clear overview of how the contents of the paper supported the thesis. The conclusion does not introduce new arguments or content.
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1 to 7 points
The paper demonstrates a developing ability to write a proper conclusion. The conclusion focuses mainly on the paper’s thesis, and gives a clear overview of how the contents of the paper supported the thesis. The conclusion does not introduce new arguments or content.
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0 points
A proper conclusion is not present.
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Research
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18 to 20 points
The paper demonstrates an advanced ability to find and use high-quality, relevant scholarly works. The paper’s content interacts with sources in a substantive, meaningful way. Sources are used to support the paper’s argument, but are not used to provide substance in place of the student’s own original work in the paper.
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17 points
The paper demonstrates a proficient ability to find and use high-quality, relevant scholarly works. The paper’s content interacts with sources in a substantive way. Sources are used to support the paper’s argument, but are not used to provide substance in place of the student’s own original work in the paper.
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1 to 16 points
The paper demonstrates a developing ability to find and use high-quality, relevant scholarly works. The paper’s content interacts with sources in a substantive, meaningful way. Sources are used mainly to support the paper’s argument, but are generally not used to provide substance in place of the student’s own original work in the paper.
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0 points
Does not display an ability to find or interact with relevant scholarly sources.
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Structure 30%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
Proficient 84-91% (B)
Developing 1-83% (< C)
Not present
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Grammar, Spelling, and Style
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18 to 20 points
The paper demonstrates an advanced ability to utilize correct grammar and spelling, and a clear style. Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout. Content is concise, focused, and clear. Proper terminology is used throughout.
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17 points
The paper demonstrates a proficient ability to utilize correct grammar and spelling, and a clear style. Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout. Content is concise, focused, and clear. Proper terminology is used throughout.
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1 to 16 points
The paper demonstrates a developing ability to utilize correct grammar and spelling, and a clear style. Spelling and grammar are mostly correct. Content clear. Proper terminology is used, for the most part.
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0 points
Grammar, spelling, and other elements of style do not meet expectations.
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Logical Arrangement
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18 to 20 points
The paper demonstrates an advanced ability to arrange content into a cohesive paper, with a clear, logical flow and smooth transitions between ideas, paragraphs, and sections. The arrangement of content creates a paper that is unified, coherent, and focused on the paper’s thesis.
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17 points
The paper demonstrates a proficient ability to arrange content into a cohesive paper, with a clear, logical flow and smooth transitions between ideas, paragraphs, and sections. The arrangement of content creates a paper that is unified, coherent, and focused on the paper’s thesis.
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1 to 16 points
The paper demonstrates a developing ability to arrange content into a cohesive paper, with a clear, logical flow and smooth transitions between ideas, paragraphs, and sections. Content is coherent, with the various elements clearly related to one another.
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0 points
The arrangement of content elements is not logical or clear.
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Formatting
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13 to 14 points
Formatting adheres to Turabian and School of Divinity standards in every respect.
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12 points
There are few formatting errors that do not distract the reader from the content.
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1 to 11 points
There are several formatting errors that distract from the content. There are aspects of the formatting that do not convey a clean, neat, professional appearance.
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0 points
There are a high number of formatting mistakes. The paper does not have a professional appearance.
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Professor Comment
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