RE HR
Criteria Ratings Points
Comprehension 80 to >64 pts
Advanced
Project submission demonstrates proper analysis of all main points of the selected topic/case. A comprehensive analysis of the selected topic/case is offered. Highly relevant applications of the course principles are made.
64 to >49 pts
Proficient
Project submission demonstrates proper analysis of most main points of the selected topic/case. A basic analysis of the selected topic/case is offered. Generally relevant applications of the course principles are made.
49 to >0 pts
Developing
An incomplete analysis of the selected topic/case is offered and application of the course principles is not appropriate or relevant to the content of the project.
0 pts
Not Present
Project submission does not demonstrate proper analysis of the main points of the selected topic/case.
80 pts
Research Support
50 to >45 pts
Advanced
The paper uses 20 scholarly sources, plus the course text. Biblical integration is included and fully supports the analysis of key concepts throughout the paper.
45 to >41 pts
Proficient
The paper uses 16-19 scholarly sources, plus the text. Biblical integration is included but does not fully support key concepts.
41 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper uses less than 12-15 scholarly sources, and/or the course text is missing. Biblical integration does not support key concepts.
0 pts
Not Present
The paper uses less than 12 scholarly sources, and/or the course text is missing. Biblical integration is missing.
50 pts
Organization of Content
50 to >45 pts
Advanced
Includes a fully developed introduction and conclusion. The organization of the content is clear and easy to follow. The layout is logical and maintains the flow of thought throughout the paper. The presentation of content is logical and flows from 1 point to the next.
45 to >41 pts
Proficient
The introduction and/or conclusion are moderately developed. The organization of the content is mostly clear and easy to follow. Content shows basic connectivity and flow. The presentation of content progresses logically.
41 to >0 pts
Developing
The introduction and/or conclusion are not fully developed. The organization of the content detracts from the message. The content is disjointed and lacks implied transition of thoughts.
0 pts
Not Present
The organization of the content is not clear and is difficult to follow. There is no connectivity or flow.
50 pts
Research Project: Final Document Assignment Grading Rubric | BUSI646_B01_202220
Criteria Ratings Points
Current APA Formatting
35 to >31 pts
Advanced
The paper is accurately formatted in current APA format. The abstract is included and is in current APA formatting. References are cited using current APA style and formatting guidelines. The evidence is properly cited with 0–2 errors and supports the main points.
31 to >28 pts
Proficient
The paper is formatted in current APA format with 3-4 errors. The abstract is included and contains 1-2 APA formatting errors. References are cited using current APA style and formatting guidelines. The evidence is properly cited with 3–4 errors and supports the main points.
28 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper formatting contains more than 5-6 APA errors. The abstract is not included or contains more than 2 APA formatting errors. References are not cited using current APA style and formatting guidelines. The evidence is not properly cited and does not support the main points.
0 pts
Not Present
The paper (including abstract and reference page) is not formatted in APA or contains more than 7 errors.
35 pts
Page Count 35 to >31 pts
Advanced
The paper contains 10-12 pages of content.
31 to >28 pts
Proficient
The paper contains 8-9 pages of content.
28 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper contains 6-7 pages of content.
0 pts
Not Present
The paper contains less than 6 pages of content.
35 pts
Total Points: 250
Research Project: Final Document Assignment Grading Rubric | BUSI646_B01_202220