perspective of the Dalai Lama from the vantage point of John Hick’s pluralistic hypothesis

Elements

Criteria

Not Attempted (Criterionis missing or not inevidence)

Basic

(works towards meeting expectations; performanceneeds improvement)

Exemplary (exceedsexpectations; performanceis outstanding)

Interview Topic and

Content

Recorded interview is ungradable, absent, or does not demonstrate understanding of the problem of religious diversity.

Recorded interview demonstrates adequate understanding of the problem of religious diversity.

Recorded interview demonstrates excellent understanding of the problem of religious diversity.

    /35

Use of Follow-upQuestions in Interview

Recorded interview is ungradable, absent, or does not make use ofimpromptu follow-up questions fitting to the discussion.

Recorded interview makes use of impromptu follow-upquestions, but improvementis needed in this regard.

Recorded interview demonstrates excellentcritical thinking by the useof impromptu follow-

up questions fitting to the discussion.

    /35

Written Reflection

Content

Written reflection is ungradable, absent or does not address all three questions specifiedin Step 6.

Written reflection is ofinadequate length or doesnot exhibit

thoughtful reflection upon all three questions specifiedin Step 6.

Written reflection is of adequate length and demonstrates thoughtfulreflection upon each of thethree questions specifiedin Step 6.

/40

Elements

Criteria

Not Attempted(Criterion ismissing or not in evidence)

Novice (Does notmeet expectations; performance issubstandard)

Basic (Workstowards meeting expectations; performance needsimprovement)

Proficient (Meets expectations;performance issatisfactory)

Exemplary(Exceeds expectations;performance is outstanding)

Paper Topic

Paper contains no thesis and/or doesnot address the essay prompt.

Thesis is difficult to discern and/orfails to addressmultiple parts of the essay prompt.

Thesis is discernible, but not explicitlystated inintroductory paragraph and/or

addresses most, but not all, of parts of the essay prompt.

Thesis statementis present inintroductory paragraph, but it iswordy,

generic, or unclear, and/or paper addresses all parts of the essay prompt, butnot adequately.

Thesis statementis present inintroductory paragraph. It isconcise, articulate, and narrowlyfocused. Paper adequately addresses all parts of the essay prompt.

    /18

Length

Requirements

There was little or no evidence of acomplete assignment.

Paper is entirely too short.

Paper contains a great deal of “fluff” and still doesn’tmeet the lengthrequirements

Paper is on theshort side ormeetsrequirements onlybecause itcontains “fluff.”

Paper falls within the required lengthrequirements without going off topic.

/18

Mechanics of

Writing

Little to no evidence of proper writingmechanics.

The grammar of the paper greatlyimpedes understanding ofcontent.Organizationalstructure is unclear.

Paper needs a good deal ofimprovement withrespect to grammar,spelling, and/orstyle.Organization and/or flow ofideas needimprovement.

Paper is mostlyfree of errors withrespect to grammar, spelling,and/or style, butneeds someimprovement.Organizationalstructure is adequate.

Paper is nearly perfect withrespect to grammar, spelling,and style.Organizationalstructure is clear and the paperflows nicely.

    /18

ConceptualAnalysis &ThoughtfulEngagement

Paper exhibits acomplete lack of thoughtful engagement with the text.

Concepts areidentified, but notclearly defined. Noattempt to elaborate/ exemplify.

Paper exhibits verylittle thoughtful engagement with the text. Fewconcepts areclearly defined using

elaboration/

exemplification.

Paper exhibits basic engagementwith text, but needsimprovement.Some concepts are clearly defined using elaboration/ exemplification,

Paper exhibits thoughtful understanding of the text, but someimprovement needed. Mostconcepts areclearly defined using

elaboration/

exemplification.

Paper does an excellent job demonstrating an accurate

understanding of the text and goesbeyond meresummary. All relevant concepts are clearly defined using elaboration/ exemplification.

    /18

Points of View/ Consideration of Objections

Paper does not acknowledge the existence of alternative points of view. Does

not state objections to thesis.

Acknowledgesexistence of more than point

of view, but does not clear articulate a specific objection and respond.

Acknowledgesexistence of more than point of view, but considers only one. States a

specific objection to thesis, butmakes no clear attempt torespond.

Acknowledgesexistence of more than point

of view. States atleast one objectionto thesis andresponds, but needs someimprovement.

Acknowledgesexistence of more than point of view. Clearly and articulately states at least one objection to thesisand then adequatelyresponds to the objection.

    /18

MLAStyle/Citations

Paper lacks bothin-text citations and a proper workscited list.

Paper lacks eitherin-text citations or a proper workscited list, but not both.

Paper contains in-text citations and a works cited list, but does notfollow MLA style.

Paper contains in-text citations and a works cited list, but severalstylistic errors are present.

Paper contains proper in-textcitations and a works cited list. Few stylistic errors are present.

    /18