musyikiones

Criteria Ratings Points

Introduction to the Study and Topic of Interest

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Strong introduction of problem to reader is clear and demonstrates the problem is worth researching (support by scholarly peer-reviewed journals). Three paragraphs and overall word count requirement is met.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Introduction of problem to reader is clear and demonstrates the problem is worth researching (support by scholarly peer-reviewed journals). Two paragraphs and overall word count requirement may not be met.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Introduction of problem to reader is somewhat clear and demonstrates the problem is worth researching but needs more support (support by scholarly peer-reviewed journals). Two paragraphs and overall word count requirement may not be met.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Statement of the Research Problem

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Strong organization of problem paragraph is started with broad problem that is clear, concise, and describes the need for research. Gap in knowledge that the research will try to fill is reflected. End of paragraph has a narrow-focused problem statement that is researchable.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Problem paragraph is started with broad problem that is clear, concise, and describes the need for research. Gap in knowledge that the research will try to fill is reflected. End of paragraph has a narrow-focused problem statement that is researchable.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Problem paragraph is started with broad problem that is not as clear nor concise as possible but describes the need for research. Gap in knowledge that the research will try to fill is reflected but is too broad. End of paragraph has a narrow-focused problem statement that is researchable but needs further development.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Background of Research Problem with Biblical Integration

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Brief overview of problem is exceptionally clear. Key components or concepts of the problem and how problem came about are clearly articulated. Biblical integration.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Brief overview of problem is provided with key components or concepts of the problem and how problem came about. Biblical integration is included.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Brief overview of problem is provided with key components or concepts of the problem and how the problem came about somewhat relating to the research topic. Biblical integration may be included.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Purpose of the Study

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Strong purpose statement (e.g., “The purpose of the study is to…, “In order to…”) is at the beginning of the study. The purpose is a response to the problem and what the study will accomplish with scholarly support.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Purpose statement (e.g., “The purpose of the study is to…, “In order to…”) is at the beginning of the study. The purpose is a response to the problem and what the study will accomplish with scholarly support.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Purpose statement (e.g., “The purpose of the study is to…, “In order to…”) is at the beginning of the study. The purpose is a response to the problem and what the study will accomplish but needs scholarly support.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Search History

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

A search history that the reader should be able to use to find approximately the same articles is provided.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

A search history that the reader should be able to use to take the basic history and find some of the same articles is provided.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A search history that the reader should be able to use to find a few of the same articles is provided.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Literature Review

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Strong introduction of topics and subtopics describing what is included is evident (first paragraph). Strong summary of each topic and theme with citations and references. (include both sides of issue) is evident. Level headings for each topic are included. Literature is synthesized and critiqued and scholarly supported. Biblical integration is provided. Word count and required number of references are correct.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Introduction to topics and subtopics describing what is included (first paragraph) is evident. Summary of each topic and theme with citations and references (including both sides of issue) is included. Level headings for each topic are included. Literature is synthesized and critiqued with scholarly support. Biblical integration is provided. Word count and required number of references may not be correct.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Introduction to topics and subtopics describing what is included (first paragraph) is evident. Summary of each topic and theme with citations and references (including both sides of issue) is included. Level headings for each topic are included. Literature is synthesized and critiqued but needs more scholarly support. Biblical is integration provided. Word count and required number of references may not be correct.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Conclusion 10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Strong summary is clear and concise.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Ideas are summarized.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Ideas are summarized but need clarity.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

APA Format and Grammar

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Peer-reviewed resources (at least 2) are correctly referenced using current APA format. Assignment is free of spelling and/or grammatical errors (e.g., uses correct verb tenses and parts of speech appropriately).

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Reference and/or other peer-reviewed resources using current APA format are attempted but incomplete. One or 2 spelling and/or grammatical errors are present (e.g., incorrect use of verb tenses and/or parts of speech).

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Reference and/or other peer-reviewed resources using current APA format are attempted but incomplete. More than 2 spelling and/or grammatical errors (e.g., incorrect use of verb tenses and/or parts of speech) are present.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Total Points: 100

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