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THEO 650 Paper Topic, Thesis, and Preliminary Bibliography Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Paper Topic and Thesis

32 to 35 points

The assignment contains a clearly stated thesis. explaining what the paper will argue or prove. The bibliography contains a minimum of three academic/scholarly sources.

29 to 31 points

The topic is stated, and a thesis statement and bibliography are given. The thesis statement is generally clear; however, some points need development. The topic boarders on being too broad. The bibliography meets source requirement.

1 to 28 points

The topic and thesis statement are unclear or too broad. Only two sources are provided.

0 points

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Structure 30%

Advanced 92-100% (A)

Proficient 84-91% (B)

Developing 1-83% (< C)

Not present

Grammar and Spelling

7 points

Assignment contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

6 points

Assignment contains 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 5 points

Assignment contains 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Turabian Requirements

8 points

Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

7 points

Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format

1 to 6 points

Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper Turabian format.

0 points