GLST 220 DB 2

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

(42 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

DB Forum Question/Prompt Answered

14 to 15 points

Exceptionally clear and thorough answers to the DB Forum Question(s)/Prompt(s) are given.

11 to 13 points

Clear answers to the DB Forum Question(s)/Prompt(s) are given.

1 to 10 points

At least some evidence is present that the Question(s)/Prompt(s) are answered.

0 points

Not present

Interaction with Scripture as well as Reading & Study Materials

14 to 15 points

Exceptional and skillful interaction with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment.

11 to 13 points

Clear discussion that interacts well with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment.

1 to 10 points

At least some of the discussion interacts with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment.

0 points

Not present

Thoughtful Analysis and Personal Examples

11 to 12 points

Exceptional analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present.

8 to 10 points

Clear analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present.

1 to 7 points

Some analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and/or pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

(18 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Formatting

5 points

Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are in accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide.

4 points

Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are in close accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide.

1 to 3 points

Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are somewhat in accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide.

0 points

Not present

Language

5 points

Very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing.

4 points

Clear, with minimal errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing.

1 to 3 points

Periodic errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing. Inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout DB thread.

0 points

Not present

Word Count

8 points

Required word count (at least 400 words) is met. Note that neither the retyped words for the DB question/prompt, nor citations count as part of the word count. Though they are necessary, only the body of your written work is considered in the word count.

6 to 7 points

Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total between 300 and 399 words.

1 to 5 points

Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total between 50 and 299 words.

0 points

Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total less than 50 words.