DB4301

Criteria Ratings Points

Answer Specificity

40 to >36.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the topic are thoroughly discussed in the paper.

36 to >33.0 pts

Proficient

All key components of the topic are largely answered in the paper with few exceptions.

33 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Key portions of assigned questions are left unanswered.

0 pts

Not Present

40 pts

Logic & Clarity

35 to >31.0 pts

Advanced

Clear, logical flow to paper; major points are stated clearly.

31 to >28.0 pts

Proficient

Clear, logical flow to paper; major points are stated for the most part.

28 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Lack of clarity and failure to logically explain and communicate answers if the norm.

0 pts

Not Present

35 pts

Research & Support

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Major points are thoroughly supported by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Major points are largely supported by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Major points are lacking substantial support by the following: 1. Lecture material or Scripture 2. Good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples) 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analysis, implications, comparing/ contrasting concept) 4. Quality of research.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Spelling, Grammar & APA

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Little to no errors in spelling, grammar and APA.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Some errors in spelling, grammar and APA.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors in spelling, grammar and APA.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Sufficient Length

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Title page, abstract page, 3 pages of minimum content and reference page (if needed).

13 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Paper runs a bit long or a bit short of page requirements.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Paper is more than five pages or less than three pages.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 150

Midterm Essay Grading Rubric | CJUS530_D01_202130