Religion- Reflection Paper 4

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Grading Rubric for Reflection Papers

Category

Exceeds Standard

At Standard

Below Standard

Knowledge

Demonstrates a clear recognition of the vocabulary, concepts, and themes presented in the readings, lectures, and videos by utilizing concepts presented in various materials throughout the paper.

Demonstrates recognition of some of the vocabulary, concepts, and themes presented in the readings, lectures, and videos through incorporating certain of these in the paper.

Demonstrates inadequate recognition of the vocabulary, concepts, and themes presented in the readings, lectures, and videos by incorrectly using or omitting the previously mentioned subjects.

Comprehension

The paper illustrates a thorough response to the assignment questions and instructions by providing appropriate explanations and analysis of the major concepts in the materials; and by providing appropriate supporting evidence from the materials. 

The paper illustrates an understanding of material presented in the assignment question and instructions by providing one of the following: explanations of the major concepts in the materials, descriptions of the materials, examples from the materials that relate to the assignment instructions.

The paper illustrates a clear misunderstanding of the assignment instructions or the materials by failing to provide the major concepts in the materials, descriptions of the materials, or examples from the materials that relate to the assignment instructions.

Analysis

The paper exemplifies the student’s mastery of the concepts and issues through clearly articulated comparison and critical analysis of the materials in relation to the module emphasis, cultural conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.

The paper exhibits the student’s ability to compare and differentiate concepts and issues in the materials in relation to the module emphasis, cultural conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.

The paper does not adequately illustrate the student’s ability to make comparisons and distinctions between key concepts and issues in relation to the module emphasis, cultural conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.

Mechanics

No grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation mistakes. Sources are cited properly.

Only insignificant grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation mistake that do not detract from argument. Some improper citation of sources or missing citations.

Frequent grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation mistake that detract from argument. Numerous improper or missing citations.

Length

2-3 pages

2 pages

Under 2 pages

Knowledge: / 5 Comprehension: / 10 Analysis: / 10 Mechanics, Length: / 5 Total Points: / 30