Research Outline, Abstract, Bibliography

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Introduction

18 to 20 points

There is a clear thesis statement. The topic is identified. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.

17 points

The topic is identified, a thesis statement is provided, and the reader knows generally where the paper is heading.

1 to 16 points

The introduction is minimal, brief, and cursory.

0 points

Content, Argumentation, and Evidence

75 to 81 points

The paper interacts with a specific crucial approach or builds a positive case for an aspect of the resurrection. The paper applies appropriate methods of argumentation and evidences to defend its thesis. The paper approaches the topic logically and does not contain fallacious argumentation.

68 to 74 points

The paper interacts with a specific crucial approach or builds a positive case for an aspect of the resurrection. Argumentation and evidence is given with some depth. The paper approaches the topic logically and contains few mistakes in reasoning.

1 to 67 points

The paper’s topic is broad and does fully meet the requirements for the assignment. Cursory evidence and argumentation is given for main points made throughout the paper.

0 points

Conclusion

18 to 20 points

The conclusion offers a good summary of issues treated in the paper.

17 points

The conclusion is given and offers a general summary of issues treated in the paper.

1 to 16 points

The conclusion is minimal, brief, and cursory.

0 points

Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Structure and Format

11 to 12 points

There are clear transitions between paragraphs and between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. Headings are properly used throughout.

10 points

Transitional elements are used between paragraphs and sections. The paper generally flows in a logical manner. Headings are generally correct.

1 to 9 points

Few transitional elements are provided between paragraphs and sections. The paper lacks a logical flow. Few or no headings are used throughout.

0 points

Style and Grammar

11 to 12 points

The paper properly uses current Turabian. It has a title page, Proper headings, footnotes, and bibliography are used. The paper reflects a graduate level of vocabulary. Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

10 points

Turabian formatting is used throughout. Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

1 to 9 points

Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

0 points

Materials/Sources

14 to 15 points

The bibliography contains a minimum of 10 scholarly sources. Materials are properly cited and quoted (less than 2 errors). Quotations are relevant to the topic. Current academic and scholarly sources are used.

13 points

The bibliography contains 8-9 scholarly and relevant sources. Materials are mostly cited correctly (3-5 errors). Quotes are generally relevant to the topic. Sources are mostly appropriate.

1 to 12 points

The bibliography contains 7 or fewer sources. Numerous citation errors (5+) are present. Sources and quotes are not properly used. Few scholarly or academic sources are used.

0 points

Minimum Page Requirement

14 to 15 points

The paper meets the minimum requirement 3500 words. The word count should not include the title page and bibliographical material.

13 points

The paper’s page count is within 10% of the minimum word requirement.

1 to 12 points

The paper’s falls short of the minimum word requirement by 11% or more.

0 points