APA format

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 80%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Coherence: Introduction, Thesis Statement, Conclusion

20%

28-30 points

Title, abstract, introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are well-constructed, are coherently aligned, and are supported throughout the body of the paper.

25-27 points

A thesis statement is introduced, aligns with the title and body of the paper, and is affirmed in the conclusion.

1-24 points

The thesis statement is poorly introduced and concluded, is vaguely stated, and/or does not align with the title and/or body of the paper.

0 points

Not present

Body of the Manuscript

60%

83-90 points

The topic is clearly summarized and historically contextualized. Various perspectives provide a critical analysis, including a Biblical worldview lens.

76-82 points

The topic is summarized. It is analyzed through a single perspective.

1-75 points

The summary fails to convey the significance of the topic and/or does not provide historical context. Opposing perspectives are not addressed.

0 points

Not present

Structure: 20%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

APA, Mechanics, & Length

20%

28-30 points

Paper is free of mechanical and APA errors. 100% of the length requirement is met.

25-27 points

Few mechanical and/or APA errors exist. Length of the paper is met by 90% to 99%.

1-24 points

Several mechanical and/or APA errors exist. Length of the paper is met by less than 90%.

0 points

Not present

Total Points

/150