Paper 1

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Introduction

17 to 18.5 points:

The introductory paragraph contains a strong thesis statement, research question (s), and/or statement of research purpose and provides an overview of the paper.

15.5 to 16.75 points:

The introductory paragraph contains a moderately developed thesis statement, research question(s), and/or statement of research purpose.

1 to 15.25 points:

The thesis statement, research question(s) and overview of the paper need improvement.

0 points

Not present

Analysis

19 to 20.5 points:

The topic is clearly presented and discussed in detail. Key terms are defined as needed. Complex issues are navigated with precision.

17.25 to 18.75 points:

The topic is presented and discussed appropriately. Key terms are defined as needed. Complex issues are recognized.

1 to 17 points:

The topic is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. Contextual factors are weakly considered and lacking in some significant areas. Complex issues are overlooked or handled without care.

0 points

Not present

Research & Support

17 to 18.5 points:

· Sources are evaluated critically for applicability in the paper.

· Research may incorporate multiple viewpoints of complex issues.

· Arguments are correctly supported with research.

15.5 to 16.75 points:

· Sources are used correctly.

· Research is aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues.

· Research is aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues.

· Arguments are correctly supported with research.

1 to 15.25 points:

· Sources are used but not critically evaluated.

· Arguments incorporate limited research but often include personal opinion without appropriate support.

· Sources are, at times, not used appropriately.

· Research is not aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues.

0 points

Not present

Conclusion

14.25 to 15 points:

The conclusion is strong and clearly summarizes the research presented in the body of the paper.

13.25 to 14 points:

The conclusion summarizes the research presented in the body of the paper.

1 to 13 points:

The conclusion does not adequately summarize the research presented in the body of the paper.

Christian Worldview

14.25 to 15 points:

Creates Christian Worldview (CWV) Section and applies CWV elements and support in explanation of the training program with specific biblical references (book, chapter, and verse).

13.25 to 14 points:

Creates Christian Worldview Section and applies general CWV elements and support in explanation of the training program with global referencing to biblical references (reference does not have book, chapter, and verse, rather, “the Bible says type of references).

1 to 13 points:

Christian Worldview mentioned. No specific section in the paper. Only general CWV elements and support in explanation of the training program with global referencing to biblical references (reference does not have book, chapter, and verse, rather, “the Bible says type of references).

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Mechanics

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.

· Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.

· Student has proper page count. Eight to twelve double-spaced pages (or more if page count waived by instructor) not including title page, abstract, or reference section.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.

· Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.

· Student has 70% of the proper page count of eight double-spaced pages not including title page, abstract, or reference section.

1 to 10.25 points:

· Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.

· Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.

· Student has less than 70% of the proper page count of eight double-spaced pages not including title page, abstract, or reference section.

0 points

Not present

Current APA Format

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· Citations and format are in current APA style.

· Cover page, abstract, main body, and reference section are correctly formatted.

· Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors.

· Cover page, abstract, main body, and reference section are present with few errors.

· Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

1 to 10.25 points:

· Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present.

· Cover page, abstract, main body, and reference section are included though several errors are present.

· Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 points

Not present

Research Elements

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· Academic primary and .gov (when necessary) are used well and include a minimum of 11 citations as listed below.

· 8 recent (past 10 years unless waived by professor), relevant, academic (peer reviewed) journals preferred. However, professional journals (no more than 50%) and .gov references may be used for this requirement.

· Must use at least 2 Holy Bible citations.

· Must use at least one recent newspaper article on the country of study.

· Students may use additional sources to support their claims and may use non-academic sources as long as the minimum requirements above are met.

· The best 11 citations will be graded.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Research is aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues.

· Academic primary and .gov (when necessary) are used well and include a minimum of 70% of the required 11 citations as listed below.

· 8 recent (past 10 years unless waived by professor), relevant, academic (peer reviewed) journals preferred. However, professional journals (no more than 50%) and .gov references may be used for this requirement.

· Must use at least 2 Holy Bible citations.

· Must use at least one recent newspaper article on the country of study.

· Students may use additional sources to support their claims and may use non-academic sources as long as the minimum requirements above are met.

· The best 11 citations will be graded.

1 to 10.25 points:

· Less than 70% of the Academic sources required 11 citations as listed below are used. Reliance on popular sources is evident.

· An incomplete or inaccurate reference section is provided.

· 8 recent (past 10 years unless waived by professor), relevant, academic (peer reviewed) journals preferred. However, professional journals (no more than 50%) and .gov references may be used for this requirement.

· Must use at least 2 Holy Bible citations.

· Must use at least one recent newspaper article on the country of study.

· Students may use additional sources to support their claims and may use non-academic sources as long as the minimum requirements above are met.

· The best 11 citations will be graded.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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