Bible Integration

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

The Introduction to the essay is present and includes a clear thesis statement. The Introduction begins with a Level 1 heading.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

The Introduction to the essay is present and includes a thesis statement. The Introduction begins with a Level 1 heading.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The Introduction to the essay is limited or incomplete, and/or A Level 1 heading is not provided.

0 pts

Not Present

An Introduction is not present.

5 pts

Biblical Integration/Content

33 to >29.0 pts

Advanced

Integration of the Bible with multiple course topics is present throughout the essay. A clear, logical flow is present throughout the essay. The points made are fully developed. Content is organized under Level 1 headings.

29 to >27.0 pts

Proficient

Integration of the Bible with multiple course topics is present throughout most of the essay. A clear, logical flow is present throughout most of the essay. Content is organized under Level 1 headings.

27 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Integration of the Bible with course topics is incomplete or narrow in scope. The major points are not stated clearly throughout essay. Content is not organized under Level 1 headings.

0 pts

Not Present

The Bible was not integrated with course topics in the essay.

33 pts

Conclusion 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

The Conclusion is present and reiterates the main points of the essay. The Conclusion begins with a Level 1 heading.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

The Conclusion is present and partially reiterates the main points of the essay. The Conclusion begins with a Level 1 heading.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A conclusion is present, but limited or incomplete; and/or no heading is provided.

0 pts

Not Present

A conclusion is not present.

5 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Sources 10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

Cites and discusses specific Scriptures correctly throughout the narrative to support the arguments being made. Cites and discusses the course textbook correctly throughout the narrative to support the arguments being made.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Cites and discusses Scriptures in the narrative to support the arguments being made. Cites and discusses the course textbook in the narrative to support the arguments being made.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Specific Scriptures are not cited or clearly discussed in the narrative; and/or the textbook is not cited or clearly discussed in the narrative.

0 pts

Not Present

The arguments in the paper are not supported by references/sources.

10 pts

Page Count 12 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

The essay is at least two (2) complete pages of original narrative, not counting the title page, reference page, and quotations.

10 to >9.0 pts

Proficient

The paper is at least 1.75 complete pages of original narrative, not counting the title page, reference page, and quotations.

9 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The paper is at least 1.50 complete pages of original narrative, not counting the title page, reference page, and quotations.

0 pts

Not Present

The paper is less than 1.50 complete pages of original narrative, not counting the title page, reference page, and quotations.

12 pts

APA Formatting 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

All of the following are in the APA format: • In text citations and reference for the Bible. • In text citations and reference for the textbook and other sources. • Headings. • Reference page.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1 – 2 APA formatting errors are present in the following: • In text citations and reference for the Bible. • In text citations and reference for the textbook and other sources. • Headings. • Reference page.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3 – 4 APA formatting errors are present in the following: • In text citations and reference for the Bible. • In text citations and reference for the textbook and other sources. • Headings. • Reference page.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 APA formatting errors are present; or the APA format was not followed.

5 pts

Biblical Integration Essay Grading Rubric | BUSI643_B02_202130

Criteria Ratings Points

Mechanics, Spelling and Grammar

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

All of the following provided without errors: • Title/cover page. • All pages typed in 12-point Times New Roman fonts. • All pages are double-spaced. • All pages have one-inch margins on all four sides. All of the following provided • Correct spelling. • Correct grammar. • Correct punctuation. • Correct spacing.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1–2 errors are present in the following: • Title/cover page. • 12-point Times New Roman fonts. • Double-spacing. • One-inch margins. • Spelling. • Grammar. • Punctuation. • Spacing.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3–4 errors are present in the following: • Title/cover page. • 12-point Times New Roman fonts. • Double-spacing. • One-inch margins. • Spelling. • Grammar. • Punctuation. • Spacing.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 errors are present in the following: • Title/cover page. • 12-point Times New Roman fonts. • Double-spacing. • One-inch margins. • Spelling. • Grammar. • Punctuation. • Spacing.

5 pts

Total Points: 75

Biblical Integration Essay Grading Rubric | BUSI643_B02_202130