Business & Finance BUSINESS FORMATION ASSIGNMENT
Criteria Ratings Points
Content/ Analysis
56 to >51 pts
Advanced
All issues are addressed and questions answered.
Major points are supported by all of the following: • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly sources, in addition to the course materials, cited in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations.
51 to >46 pts
Proficient
Most issues are addressed and questions answered.
Major points are supported by most of the following: • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly sources, in addition to the course materials, cited in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations.
46 to >0 pts
Developing
Some issues are addressed and questions answered.
Major points are supported by some of the following: • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly sources, in addition to the course materials, cited in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations.
0 pts
Not Present
Few issues are addressed and questions answered.
Little or no analysis of key issues.
Or paper is not submitted.
56 pts
Grammar/ Spelling
10 to >9 pts
Advanced
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the thread. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
9 to >7 pts
Proficient
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
7 to >0 pts
Developing
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 pts
Not Present
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content OR there is evidence of a complete lack of spell-checking and proofreading.
10 pts
Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI561_B02_202340
Criteria Ratings Points
APA Citation Compliance
10 to >9 pts
Advanced
References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 0–2 minor errors in APA format in the required citations.
9 to >7 pts
Proficient
References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 3-5 minor errors in APA format in the required citations.
7 to >0 pts
Developing
There are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items and/or required citations are missing.
0 pts
Not Present
Required citations do not exist, or demonstrate no APA formatting or structure.
10 pts
Word Count 4 to >3 pts
Advanced
The minimum word count of 800 words of substantive content is met or exceeded.
3 to >2 pts
Proficient
Substantive word count is between 600 and 800 words.
2 to >0 pts
Developing
Substantive word count is between 400 and 600 words.
0 pts
Not Present
There are fewer than 400 words of substantive content.
4 pts
Total Points: 80
Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI561_B02_202340