Research

Criteria Ratings Points

Content: Introduction, Literature Review, and Review of Scripture

53 to >47.0 pts

Advanced

Introduction is clearly identifiable. Literature is clear and organized and scholarly. Review of Scripture is contextualized as pertains to the issue. The Research Paper meets the page length requirement of 12–15 pages. A minimum of 10 or more acceptable sources, in addition to the course textbooks, are included.

47 to >42.0 pts

Proficient

Introduction is mostly identifiable. Literature is mostly organized and scholarly. Review of Scripture is mostly contextualized as pertains to the issue. The Research Paper meets or comes very close to the page length requirement of 12–15 pages. A minimum of 10 acceptable sources, in addition to the course textbooks, are included.

42 to >37.0 pts

Developing

Some of the Introduction is identifiable. Some if the Literature Review is organized and scholarly. Review of Scripture is somewhat contextualized as pertains to the issue. The Research Paper may not meet the page length requirement of 12–15 pages. Fewer than 10 acceptable sources, in addition to the course textbooks, are included.

37 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

The Introduction is not identifiable. The Literature Review is disorganized is not scholarly. Review of Scripture is not contextualized as it pertains to the issue. The Research Paper does not meet the page length requirement of 12–15 pages. Not enough sources are referenced throughout the paper, or none are referenced.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

53 pts

Content (Action Plan) Analysis, Evaluation, Creating and Conclusion

53 to >47.0 pts

Advanced

Analysis: All questions are answered completely; Evaluation: All questions are Answered completely; Creating: Biblically based Pastoral Counseling Plan is complete and answers all questions. Conclusion is completed.

47 to >42.0 pts

Proficient

Analysis: All questions are mostly answered; Evaluation: Most questions are Answered completely; Creating: Biblically based Pastoral Counseling Plan is mostly complete and answers most questions. Conclusion is mostly completed.

42 to >37.0 pts

Developing

Analysis: All questions are somewhat answered; Evaluation: Questions are somewhat answered completely; Creating: Biblically based Pastoral Counseling Plan is somewhat complete answering some questions. Conclusion is somewhat complete.

37 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Analysis: No questions are answered; Evaluation: Questions are not answered; Creating: Biblically based Pastoral Counseling Plan is not complete. No conclusion.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

53 pts

Research Paper Grading Rubric | EDCO831_B01_202240

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure: Organization

22 to >19.0 pts

Advanced

All required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity. There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections.

19 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

Most elements are included and presented with headings and organizational clarity. There are mostly clear transitions between paragraphs and sections.

15 to >11.0 pts

Developing

Some elements are included and presented with headings and some organizational clarity. There are some clear transitions between paragraphs and sections.

11 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Very few elements are included and presented with headings and poor organizational clarity. There are no clear transitions between paragraphs and sections.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

22 pts

Structure: APA, Grammar, Spelling

22 to >19.0 pts

Advanced

APA style is advanced with proper citations and Reference Page. Student double-spaces, uses proper indents. Paper is numbered and has correct subject headings. Spelling and grammar are correct.

19 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

APA style is mostly correct with proper citations and Reference Page. Student mostly double-spaces, uses proper indents. Paper is mostly numbered and has most of the correct subject headings. Spelling and grammar are correct.

15 to >11.0 pts

Developing

APA style is somewhat correct with proper citations and Reference Page. Student somewhat uses double-spacing, and proper indents. Paper is somewhat numbered and has some of the correct subject headings. Spelling and grammar have some mistakes.

11 to >0.0 pts

Below Expectations

Student has few correct APA citations and Reference page; Student has poor APA style: few double spacing, proper indents. Paper is not numbered, lacks subject headings. Many spelling and grammar mistakes.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

22 pts

Total Points: 150

Research Paper Grading Rubric | EDCO831_B01_202240