Research

Criteria

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Below Expectations

Not Present

Points

Earned

Content: 70%

Content

33 to 35 points

· Addresses all required aspects of the topic in sufficient depth & detail.

· Demonstrates self-reflection, critical thinking & application.

· Meets length parameters.

30 to 32 points

· Addresses most required aspects of the topic in sufficient depth & detail.

· Demonstrates some reflection, critical thinking & application.

· Length is acceptable.

27 to 29 points

· Addresses some required aspects of the topic; depth & detail may be lacking.

· Some critical reflection & application may be implied.

· May violate length parameters.

1 to 26 points

· Addresses required aspects of the topic to a limited extent.

· Self-reflection, critical thinking & application is lacking.

· May violate length parameters.

0 points

Sources & Support

33 to 35 points

· Provides specific observations & examples.

· Incorporates required sources in a meaningful way.

· Integrates biblical worldview perspectives.

30 to 32 points

· Provides some observations & examples.

· Incorporates required sources in some way.

· Makes inferences based on a biblical worldview.

27 to 29 points

· Provides a few observations & examples.

· Cites required sources but lacks discussion.

· Biblical worldview may be implied.

1 to 26 points

· Observations & examples are vague or missing.

· Required sources may not be incorporated.

· Biblical worldview may not be evident.

0 points

Structure: 30%

Organization

10 points

· Well organized with an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought.

· Focused & concise with main points sufficiently developed.

9 points

· Generally well organized with a good introduction, progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought.

· Focused & concise with main points somewhat developed.

8 points

· May lack an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas and/or transitions that are clear & effective to maintain flow.

· Focus may be lacking & main points needing development.

1 to 7 points

· Organization is poor.

· There may be a lack of focus; ideas may be vague, confusing or underdeveloped.

0 points

Grammar &

Mechanics

10 points

· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is correct.

· Sentences are coherent, complete, clear & varied.

· Choice of words, tense & tone is appropriate.

9 points

· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is acceptable.

· Sentences are generally coherent, complete & clear.

· Choice of words, tense & tone is acceptable.

8 points

· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization is incorrect.

· Sentence structure needs to be developed.

· Word choice, tense, or tone may be problematic.

1 to 7 points

· Multiple writing, grammar, or sentence structure errors are present.

0 points

Format & Style

10 points

· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are consistent with APA style.

· References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.

9 points

· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are generally in APA style.

· References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.

8 points

· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are inconsistent with APA style.

· References & in-text citations may conflict or be incorrect.

1 to 7 points

· The paper does not adhere to APA format.

0 points

Total:

/100