Higher Ed. Course Project

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Analysis

13 to 14 points

The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least three to four different media sources for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.

12 points

The analysis partially interprets and examines at least three different media sources for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.

1 to 11 points

0 points

Not present

Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information

13 points

The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media sources is often incorporated into the analysis.

11 to 12 points

The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details. Information outside the media sources is occasionally incorporated into the analysis.

1 to 10 points

The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media sources is incorporated in a limited way into the analysis.

0 points

Not present

Organization and Development

13 points

The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each media source is thorough and meaningful.

11 to 12 points

The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each media source is generally sound.

1 to 10 points

The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface understanding of the articles. The summary of each media source is limited.

0 points

Not present

Body – Biblical Worldview

13 points

A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is supported by appropriate Scripture references, course requirements, and application.

11 to 12 points

A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat applies to course requirements and application.

1 to 10 points

A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and does not apply to course requirements and application.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar and Spelling

6 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

5 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 4 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Sentence Structure and Mechanics

6 points

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.

5 points

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.

1 to 4 points

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.

0 points

Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no introductory and concluding sentences.

APA Format Compliance

5 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.

4 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.

1 to 3 points

There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items.

Word Count

5 points

The minimum word count of 400 words is met but does not exceed 600.

4 points

The word count of 400 words is adequately met or exceeds 600 words.

1 to 3 points

The word count is less than 400 words or exceeds 600 words

0 points

Not present