PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

19 to 20 points

The introductory paragraph is clear and provides contextual information for the rest of the paper.

17 to 18 points

The introductory paragraph is clear and provides information for the rest of the paper.

1 to 16 points

The introductory paragraph provides information for the some of the paper.

0 points

Not Present

Thesis

19 to 20 points

The thesis or problem statement is clearly stated and defined and demonstrates critical thought.

17 to 18 points

The thesis or problem statement is clearly stated and defined and demonstrates some thought.

1 to 16 points

The thesis or problem statement is stated and defined and demonstrates some thought.

0 points

Not Present

Content

90 to 100 points

The highest 3 levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy are clearly applied in this 8-10-page paper; topical headings are used correctly; principles from the textbook readings, Prayer Reflection Report, Proverbs readings and presentations, and other course-related principles are integrated appropriately.

80 to 89 points

The highest 3 levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy are applied; topical headings are used correctly; principles from the textbook readings, Prayer Reflection Report, Proverbs readings and presentations, and other course-related principles are integrated appropriately. Paper is 7-9 pages in length.

1 to 79 points

Bloom’s Taxonomy is applied; some topical headings are used correctly; principles from the textbook readings, Prayer Reflection Report, Proverbs readings and presentations, and other course-related principles are integrated. Paper is less than 7 pages in length.

0 points

Not Present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Writing Style

10 points

The paragraphs are well-developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level.

9 points

The paragraphs are well-developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level.

1 to 8 points

The paragraphs are developed with topic sentences and supporting sentences; editing is evident through the use of language and sentence structure; overall, paper is approaching a graduate writing level.

0 points

Not Present

Format

38 to 40 points

A title, abstract, and reference page and a minimum of 5 sources are included. The title, abstract, and reference pages, and sources are formatted in current APA style.

35 to 37 points

A title, abstract, and reference page and at least 3-4 sources are included. Only a few APA formatting errors are present in the title, abstract, reference pages, and/or sources.

1 to 34 points

A title, abstract, or reference page is not included, fewer than 2 sources are cited, and/or the title, abstract, or reference pages and/or sources are not formatted in current APA style.

0 points

Not Present

Mechanics

10 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the assignment. There are 0-1 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

9 points

There are occasional errors in grammar or spelling. There are 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 8 points

There are 3-4 errors per page in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not Present