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Content 80%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Introduction / Thesis Statement
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5 points
A well-constructed introduction presents a clear thesis statement that conveys a personal philosophy of education and is strongly aligned with the title and body of the paper.
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4 points
A clear thesis statement is introduced, conveys a personal philosophy of education, and aligns with the title and body of the paper.
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1 to 3 points
The thesis statement is poorly introduced, vaguely stated, or does not align with the title and/or body of the paper.
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0 points
The thesis statement is not clearly detectable.
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Biblical Worldview
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23 to 25 points
Major tenets of a biblical worldview are presented accurately and are commensurate with principles conveyed in the Bible and other literature supporting the topic.
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21 to 22 points
General tenets of a biblical worldview are introduced and convey a basic understanding of supporting literature.
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1 to 20 points
Few tenets of a biblical worldview are presented but may not represent the most essential principles or may not be congruent with supporting literature.
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0 Points
Not sufficiently addressed.
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Christian Philosophy of Education
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23 to 25 points
Conveys a strong understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Both metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed.
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21 to 22 points
Conveys a basic understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed.
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1 to 20 points
Conveys a weak understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed but vague.
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0 points
Does not convey an understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures.
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Implications for Educational Practice
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23 to 25 points
Strong understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Strong description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.
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21 to 22 points
Basic understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Basic description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.
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1 to 20 points
Weak understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Weak description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.
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0 points
No real understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. No real description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.
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Structure 20%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not present
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Mechanics / Composition / Critical Thinking
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10 points
Paper is at least 4 pages and contains at least 4 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 0–1 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
All of the following aspects are presented with exceptional quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.
All the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations.
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8 to 9 points
Paper is 4 pages and contains 3–4 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 2–3 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
Most of the following aspects are presented with acceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.
Most of the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations
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1 to 7 points
Paper is 2–3 pages and contains 2 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 4–9 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
Few of the following aspects are presented with acceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.
Few of the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations.
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0 points
Paper is less than 2 pages and contains 0–1 references. There are 10 or more errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
The following aspects are presented with unacceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.
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Citation Appropriateness and Format / Reference Appropriateness and Format
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10 points
Exceptional understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.
All citations are in text and are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines.
4 references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. All of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.
Bibliographic references are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines.
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8 to 9 points
Basic understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.
Less than three instances of incorrect citations as according to current APA style guidelines.
3 or 4 references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. At least two of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.
Less than three instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to current APA style guidelines.
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1 to 7 points
Weak or poor understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.
3 or more instances of incorrect citations as according to current APA style guidelines.
Fewer than 3 references are listed and/or are from questionable sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. One or none of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.
Three or more instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to current APA style guidelines
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0 points
Pervasive errors.
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