Mid-Term

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Content

46 to 50 points:

· The question is clearly identified and retains focus throughout the paper.

· Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· All necessary aspects of the assignment described in the instructions are clearly identifiable.

· Organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

42 to 45.75 points:

· The question may require some clarification and/or greater prominence throughout the paper.

· Introduction may not provide adequate background on the topic and preview major points.

· Most necessary aspects of the assignment described in the instructions are clearly identifiable and sufficiently addressed.

· Organization may not sufficiently emphasize the central theme or purpose.

1 to 41.75 points:

· The question requires significant clarification and prominence throughout the paper.

· Introduction may be missing or ambiguous.

· Some necessary aspects of the assignment described in the instructions are clearly identifiable, but others may require clarification or development.

· Organization may require significant improvement.

0 points

Not present

Reasoned Analysis

46 to 50 points:

· Major points are stated clearly and are supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning.

· Objective, reasoned analysis is employed.

· Opposing viewpoints are sufficiently acknowledged and critically evaluated.

· The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas. An authoritative, persuasive, and statesmanlike voice is used.

42 to 45.75 points:

· Most major points are stated clearly and supported by valid evidence and logical reasoning, but some points may require clarification or greater support.

· Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged but may require greater evaluation.

· The conclusion does not fully derive from the paper’s ideas.

· Some improvements to objective tone/perspective may be required.

1 to 41.75 points:

· Major points require significant clarification and scholarly support.

· Opposing viewpoints are not adequately acknowledged and/or addressed.

· Conclusion does not derive logically from the paper’s main ideas.

· Significant improvements to objective tone/perspective are required.

0 points

Not present

Scholarly Support

20.75 to 22.5 points:

Sources reflecting diverse viewpoints and research are employed to include at least 4 peer-reviewed scholarly resources (along with course materials/books). Source material is properly attributed. Resonates Christian world view supporting your themes throughout your writing.

19 to 20.5 points:

Some improvements/ additions to quality/quantity of sources are needed using at least 2 peer-reviewed scholarly resources (along with course materials/books). Clarification of source material may be needed. Further interpretation and/or support for Christian world view needed.

1 to 18.75 points:

Significant improvement of scholarly support or Christian world view is needed. Source material may not be properly attributed.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Grammar & Spelling

20.25 to 22 points:

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed and spelling is correct.

· Sentences are complete, clear and concise.

· Rhetorical skill is shown.

· Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong and varied structure.

· Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, directing flow of thought throughout the paper.

18.5 to 20 points:

· Paper contains minimal errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling.

· Sentences are generally complete, clear and concise.

· Rhetorical skill is shown, although a few points may require clarification.

· Some variation in sentence structure or transitions may be required to improve flow of discussion.

· Some paragraph transitions may require improvement.

1 to 18.25 points:

· Paper contains numerous errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling.

· Multiple sentences may be incomplete or ambiguously worded.

· Sentence transitions may be weak, insufficiently directing the flow of thought.

0 points

Not present

Formatting

20.25 to 22 points:

· Paper is laid out effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., section subheadings, table of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) as appropriate.

· Text, citations and Reference page(s) follow current APA format requirements.

· Paper is written in 12 point Times New Roman font, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.

18.5 to 20 points:

· Paper is generally laid out effectively and uses some reader-friendly aids as appropriate.

· Text, citations and Reference page(s) contains minimal inconsistencies with current APA format requirements.

· Paper may contain some inconsistencies with required font, spacing and margin requirements.

1 to 18.25 points:

· Paper may be laid out ineffectively or may not use sufficient reader-friendly aids as appropriate.

· Text, citations and/or Reference page(s) do not follow current APA format requirements.

· Paper may not follow required font, spacing and margin requirements.

0 points

Not present

Page Length

8 to 8.5 points:

Required page length of 10 pages is met. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

7.25 to 7.75 points:

Required page length was not met or exceeded required page length of 1 page. This does not include title-page, abstract, nor reference page(s).

1 to 7 points:

Page length may be significantly shorter or longer than the requirement by 2 or more pages.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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