Analysis

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

23 – 25 points

Introduction contains a clear concise thesis statement. The introduction acutely represents the content given in the rest of the paper.

21 – 22 points

Introduction contains a thesis statement. The introduction generally represents the content given in the rest of the paper.

1 – 20 points

Introduction does not contain a clear concise thesis statement. The introduction does not generally represent the content given in the rest of the paper.

0 points

Main Body

82 – 90 points

Key points of comparisons are made utilizing obvious contextual examples from each book. The comparisons demonstrate analytical thinking and go beyond generalities.

Key points of contrasts are made utilizing obvious examples from each book. The contrasts demonstrate analytical thinking and go beyond generalities.

A personal position is clearly stated and then supported by Scripture, reason, and other scholars. Concepts are based on the contextual interpretation of Scripture. Scripture is not merely provided as support for various point, but the main ideas of the paper a drawn from Scripture. Paper addresses key issues insightfully. Varying viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough. Various biblical passages are utilized.

75 – 81 points

Points of comparisons are made utilizing examples from each book. At times these comparisons are specific and on point, at other times, they are too broad and general.

Points of contrasts are made utilizing examples from each book. At times these comparisons are specific and on point, at other times, they are too broad and general.

A personal position is stated. Paper addresses ideas broadly. Paper generally only interacts with like-minded sources and presents one general viewpoint. The analysis is one-sided. Biblical passages are cited consistently in support of the ideas presented. Paper develops conclusions rooted in Scripture.

1 – 74 points

Comparison is far too general. Examples from the books are unclear or missing.

Contrast is far too general. Examples from the books are unclear or missing.

Unclear if a personal position is taken or the paper does not develop or support that position. Paper does not address key issues insightfully. A clear viewpoint and analysis is not developed. Biblical passages are not cited. Paper does not develop conclusions rooted in Scripture.

0 points

Conclusion

23 – 25 points

Conclusion offers an effective summary of issues treated in the paper. The conclusion offers suggestions for further study.

21 – 22 points

Conclusion offers a general summary of issues treated in the paper. The conclusion does not offer suggestions for further study.

1 – 20 points

Conclusion does not offer a general summary of issues treated in the paper. The conclusion does not offer suggestions for further study.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Structure & Style

55 – 60 points

All required components are provided, and minimum word counts are met.

Transitions between paragraphs are clear. Only minor grammar errors are occasionally present. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentences are well developed and connect logically.

Turabian formatting is followed. Front matter and any back matter are properly formatted. Proper bold headings are utilized throughout paper. Paper has proper margins, is double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and utilizes footnotes and a bibliography.

50 – 54 points

All required components are provided, and minimum word counts are met.

Transitions between paragraphs are generally clear. A few spelling or grammar errors are present. Sentences are generally complete, clear, and concise.

Some formatting errors exist, but Turabian is evidentially followed. Headings are utilized throughout most of the paper. Paper has proper margins, is double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and uses Turabian formatting.

1 – 49 points

Some required components are missing in some categories. Minimum word counts are not met.

Transitions between paragraphs are generally unclear. Headings are not utilized. Paper does not have proper margins, is not double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, or is Turabian formatting is not evidentially followed.

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear.

0 points