CIP

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

33 to 35 points

The introductory paragraph is clear and provides contextual information for the rest of the paper.

30 to 32 points

The introductory paragraph is clear and provides information for the rest of the paper.

1 to 29 points

The introductory paragraph provides information for the rest of the paper.

0 points

Not Present

Thesis

19 to 20 points

The contemporary educational issue is clearly stated and demonstrates critical thought.

17 to 18 points

The contemporary educational issue is clearly stated and demonstrates thought.

1 to 16 points

The educational issue is clearly stated and demonstrates some thought.

0 points

Not Present

Content

14 to 15 points

A contemporary educational issue is critically discussed and describes a solid connection to biblical principles conflicting with legal and societal expectations. Five current scholarly sources are incorporated into content with correct in-text citations.

13 points

A contemporary educational issue is discussed and describes a solid connection to biblical principles conflicting with legal and societal expectations. Five current scholarly sources are incorporated into content with correct in-text citations.

1 to 12 points

An educational issue is discussed and describes a connection to biblical principles conflicting with legal and societal expectations. Three to five current scholarly sources are incorporated into content with correct in-text citations.

0 points

Not Present

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Writing Style

10 points

The paragraphs are well-developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level.

9 points

The paragraphs are developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level.

1 to 8 points

The paragraphs are developed with topic sentences and supporting sentences; editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level.

0 points

Not Present

Format

10 points

The title page, in-text citations, and reference page demonstrate flawless and current APA format; the paper is double-spaced; consistent third person perspective is used throughout the paper.

9 points

The title page, in-text citations, and reference page demonstrate current APA format; the paper is double-spaced; consistent third person perspective is used throughout the paper.

1 to 8 points

The title page, in-text citations, and reference page demonstrate mostly APA format; the paper is double-spaced; some third person perspective is used throughout the paper.

0 points

Not Present

Mechanics

10 points

The paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

9 points

The paper has 1 grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

1 to 8 points

The paper has 2 or more grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

0 Points

Not Present