Word Study

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Method and Analysis

37 to 40 points

Demonstrates skillful use of the word study procedure and methods. Demonstrates correct use of Greek language tools and lexical resources to elucidate the meaning of the word in its grammatical-historical use in the passage.

34 to 36 points

Demonstrates effective use of the word study procedure and methods. Demonstrates correct use of Greek language tools and lexical resources to elucidate the meaning of the word in its grammatical-historical use in the passage. There may be some places where the method and use of tools/resources was insufficient.

1 to 33 points

There are considerable deficiencies in the word study procedure and methods employed. Greek language tools were not used correctly or with enough skill to elucidate the meaning of the word in view.

0 points

Evaluation of Evidence

28 to 30 points

Carefully evaluates the results of each step of the word study and articulates a persuasive position on the meaning of the word in the context of the passage.

25 to 27 points

Evaluates the results of each step of the word study and articulates a plausible position on the meaning of the word in the context of the passage.

1 to 24 points

There are considerable deficiencies in the evaluation of the results of each step of the word study. There may also be problems with the position on the meaning of the word in the context of the passage.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Writing Mechanics

14 to 15 points

Writing is clear and transitions well between paragraphs and sections. The essay does not include any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors that should have been caught with MS Word’s review features and proofreading.

12 to 13 points

Writing is usually clear and usually transitions well between paragraphs and sections. There may be errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation that should have been caught with MS Word’s review features and proofreading.

1 to 11 points

There are considerable deficiencies in one or more of the following: clarity, transitions, grammar, spelling, punctuation.

0 points

Formatting and Length

14 to 15 points

The paper is formatted in complete compliance with the Turabian style guide. This includes correct margins, correctly formatted citations of secondary sources, and correctly formatted primary text references. The essay includes 400-500 words of relevant content that is appropriately balanced to accomplish the purpose of the assignment.

12 to 13 points

The paper is formatted in general compliance with the Turabian style guide. There may be some errors in the formatting of margins, citations of secondary sources, and primary text references. The essay includes 400-500 words of content to accomplish the purpose of the assignment; there may be places where the content is not entirely relevant to the assignment’s purpose.

1 to 11 points

There are considerable deficiencies in one or more of the following: Turabian page formatting, secondary source citations, primary source references, etc. May include substantially less than 400-500 words of relevant content.

0 points