Midterm Essay Question

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Answer Specificity

36.5 to 40 points:

All key components of the topic are thoroughly discussed in the paper

33.5 to 36 points:

All key components of the topic are largely answered in the paper with few exceptions

1 to 33 points:

Key portions of assigned questions are left unanswered

0 points

Not present

Logic & Clarity

32.5 to 35 points:

Clear, logical flow to paper; major points are stated clearly

29.5 to 32 points:

Clear, logical flow to paper; major points are stated for the most part

1 to 29 points:

Lack of clarity and failure to logically explain and communicate answers if the norm

0 points

Not present

Research & Support

27.5 to 30 points:

Major points are thoroughly supported by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research

25.5 to 27 points:

Major points are largely supported by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research

1 to 25 points:

Major points are lacking substantial support by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Spelling, Grammar & APA

27.5 to 30 points:

Little to no errors in spelling, grammar and APA

25.5 to 27 points:

Some errors in spelling, grammar and APA

1 to 25 points:

Numerous errors in spelling, grammar and APA

0 points

Not present

Sufficient Length

13.5 to 15 points:

Title page, abstract page, 3 pages of minimum content and reference page (if needed)

12.5 to 13 points:

Paper runs a bit long or a bit short of page requirements

1 to 12 points:

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/150