Contemprary Issues Paper

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Structure & Organization

33 to 35 points

The paper has a clearly constructed introduction that builds the foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses excellent transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a clear conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a graduate-level course.

30 to 32 points

The paper has a constructed introduction that builds the foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a graduate-level course.

1 to 29 points

The paper has a constructed introduction that is beginning to build the foundation for further reflection. The structure is vague and difficult to follow. Not all paragraphs are focused and don’t always use transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a conclusion. Overall writing style is not appropriate for a graduate-level course.

0 points

Not present

Analysis

19 to 20 points

The content reflects higher-level thinking through critical self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes specific examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes specific examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.

17 to 18 points

The content reflects thinking through self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.

1 to 16 points

The content does not reflect higher-level thinking through critical self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a vague discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes minimal examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes ambiguous examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.

0 points

Not present

Support

14 to 15 points

Biblical references and principles are integrated into the paper appropriately, demonstrating an excellent understanding of biblical leadership principles.

13 points

Biblical references and principles are integrated into the paper appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of biblical leadership principles.

1 to 12 points

Biblical references and principles are somewhat integrated into the paper, demonstrating an understanding of biblical leadership principles.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics & Page Count

19 to 20 points

Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors; word choice is appropriate and precise; sentences are well-developed and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to the topic.

Assignment is 1–3 pages.

17 to 18 points

Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors; word choice is appropriate and precise; sentences are developed and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to the topic.

Assignment is 1–3 pages.

1 to 16 points

Paper is mostly free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors; word choice is somewhat appropriate; sentences are developed and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to the topic.

Assignment is 1–3 pages.

0 points

Not present

Format

10 Points

Entire paper follows current APA style as appropriate.

9 points

Most of the paper follows current APA style as appropriate.

1 to 8 points

Some of the paper follows current APA style as appropriate.

0 points

Not present