2 DB Replies...Each reply must be 450–600 words and include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources and 1 biblical integration.

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Thread – Key Components

0 to 5 points

All key components of the 3 Discussion Board Forum research questions are answered in the thread.

Thread – Major Points

0 to 6 points

Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

· Two peer-reviewed sources in current APA format; and

· One biblical integration.

Thread – Spelling and Grammar

0 to 2 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

Thread – Communication

0 to 2 points

· Required word count (500–750 words) is met.

· Communication follows Student Expectations.

Replies – Major Points

0 to 4 points

Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

· Citations in current APA format.

Replies – Netiquette

0 to 1 points

Appropriate “netiquette” manners used. (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid” or “dumb,” even when disagreeing. See Student Expectations.)

Replies – Clarity and Biblical Principles/ Experience

0 to 3 points

Clarity is brought to issues being discussed, and each reply relates issues to biblical principles and experience.

Replies – Spelling and Grammar

0 to 1 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

Replies – Communication

0 to 1 points

· Required word count (450–600 words each) for 2 replies is met.

· Two peer-reviewed sources included.

· One biblical integration included.

· Communication follows Student Expectations.

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