research

Criterion

Exceptional/

Excellent

Satisfactory

Meets Minimum Expectations

Unsatisfactory/

Unacceptable/

Missing

Score

Content (60%):

a) Researched Information (All Required Components, 20%):

- Evidence/Data;

- F Value;

- Christianity;

- Other Religion

Content is excellent, includes researched information, data, and documentation to address all required components.

20 pts.

Content is good and includes researched information to adequately address most (3 out of 4) required components.

15 pts.

Content is minimally effective, addresses some (2 out of 4, or 1 out of 4), but not all, or does not sufficiently address all, required components. Coverage of one or more required components is minimal.

10-5 pts.

Content is ineffective, does not address required components.

0 pts.

b) Synthesis of Material (20%)

Outstanding synthesis of the material, written in student’s own words without over-use of quotations. Displays in-depth understanding/analysis of issues, including of underlying justice implications (causes and solutions) of research topic.

20 pts.

Adequate synthesis of the material, mostly in student’s own words. Somewhat adequate analysis of justice implications of research topic.

15 pts.

Weak synthesis of material; quoted material replaces use of student’s own words to explain key points; superficial analysis fails to explore topic in-depth or justice implications adequately.

10-5 pts.

Does not demonstrate minimal level of synthesis of the material or analysis of its justice implications.

5-0 pts.

c) Response to FV Issues (20%)

Meaningful reflection on Franciscan values, drawing insightful connections to research topic.

20 pts.

Somewhat meaningful reflection on Franciscan values and their connections to research topic.

15 pts.

Little connection to Franciscan values, or connection asserted without being explored/explained.

10-5 pts.

Connection to Franciscan values is missing, minimal, superficial, inadequately or incorrectly explained.

5-0 pts.

Research (20%)

References are excellent and reflect effort to go deeply into the literature for the topic. Minimum number of references is met or exceeded.

20 pts.

References are strong and of sufficient breadth and depth for the topic. Minimum number of references is met.

15 pts.

References are somewhat adequate, but not outstanding. Sources used are mostly reliable, although some unacceptable sources may be used, and minimum number of references is met.

No references are used; or very weak references, or heavy or exclusive use of unacceptable references, such as opinion polls or unreliable Internet sources. Relies heavily on internal course material, rather than outside research. Minimum number of references is not met.

5-0 pts.

Organization

(5%)

Organization is excellent;

ideas are arranged

logically and the transitions

are smooth. There is a clear, well-written introduction and conclusion.

5 pts.

Organization is satisfactory; ideas are mostly arranged logically and most transitions are smooth. There is a satisfactory introduction and conclusion.

4 pts.

Organization is minimally effective. There are problems in approach, logical sequences, support, or transitions. The introduction and conclusion are weakly developed.

2 pts.

Organization is not logical or does not meet requirements for purpose or audience. Paper lacks an introduction or conclusion.

0 pts.

Citations &

Referencing (5%)

All sources are correctly cited and referenced. Assignment instructions are followed. One style of citation is used consistently.

5 pts.

Sources are cited and referenced, but with a few errors in format or with instructions not completely followed. One style of citation is used consistently.

4-3 pts.

Sources are cited and referenced, but with errors in format. One style of citation is not used consistently.

2 pts.

Citations are not provided in body of paper for information given in the paper. Many errors in citations or references, or incorrect format; Works Cited contains references that are not cited in the paper or paper contains citation(s) that do not appear in the reference list.

1-0 pts.

Quality of Writing

(5%)

Grammar, punctuation,

sentence structure, spelling and usage are all correct. Gender-inclusive language is used. Command of the English language is excellent.

5 pts.

Grammar, punctuation,

sentence structure, spelling and usage are mostly correct. Errors do not seriously interfere with meaning. Gender-inclusive language is used.

Very few errors.

4-3 pts.

A number of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary errors; words are used incorrectly; these issues are distracting or could interfere with understanding; lack of inclusive language.

2-1 pts.

Errors of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, word use are extremely numerous and seriously interfere with understanding; lack of inclusive language.

0 pts.

Additional Requirements (5%)

Topic approved by instructor; minimum required length; submitted by due date; correct format; submitted correctly.

5 pts.

Topic approved by instructor; minimum required length; submitted by due date; submitted correctly.

4 pts.

Topic did not receive approval from instructor, OR does not meet minimum length requirement (1500 words), OR was submitted incorrectly or after due date.

3-2 pts.

Topic did not receive approval from instructor, AND paper does not meet minimum length requirement (1500 words), AND was submitted incorrectly or after the due date.

0 pts.