Book Report

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

41 to 45 points

The body of the report is 2 pages. The report is written in current APA format and free of grammar and spelling errors.

32 to 40 points

The report is 2 pages, is written in current APA format, but there are few spelling or grammar errors.

1 to 31 points

One of the following conditions are met: The body of the report is 2 pages. The report is written in current APA format and free of grammar and spelling errors.

0 points

None of the following conditions are met: The body of the report is 2 pages. The report is written in current APA format and free of grammar and spelling errors.

Comprehension

23 to 25 points

An understanding of the major points and the intent of the resource is demonstrated.

18 to 22 points

There is an understanding of the major points but the intent of the resource is not adequately demonstrated.

1 to 17 points

Vague understanding of the major points. No intent of resource is demonstrated.

0 points

The report does not show an understanding of the major points and the intent of the resource is not demonstrated.

Summary Statement

9 to 10 points

The critique concludes with a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the resource.

7 to 8 points

Summary statement presented but lacking in critique of overall effectiveness of the resource.

1 to 6 points

There is a vague summary statement presented.

0 points

There is no critique or summary statement presented.

Use of Material in Daily Operations

45 to 50 points

The report discusses how the material in the resource can be used in daily operations.

35 to 44 points

There is mention of the use of the material, but it lacks direction on how it can be applied in daily operations.

1 to 34 points

There is little mention of usefulness of the material.

0 points

There is no discussion of how the material in the resource can be used in daily operations.

Personal Position and Support

18 to 20 points

A personal position is clearly articulated, and appropriate biblical and theological support is integrated.

14 to 17 points

Personal position is presented but is lacking both biblical and theological support.

1 to 13 points

Personal position is vaguely presented but there is no biblical or theological support integrated.

0 points

No personal position is articulated, and no biblical or theological support is integrated.