Redaction criticism Assignment. Religion 212 class

Grading Rubric for Writing Assignment #1

Redaction Criticism (a.k.a. Coloring and Analysis)

Student Name: ______________________________

Assignment-Specific Objectives** Strong Satisfactory Weak

SYNOPSIS: You submitted your correctly colored synopsis.

SIMILARITIES: You correctly identified the major similarities between the

three accounts (with biblical references) and accurately described the general

plot on which all three Synoptic Gospels agree.

IDENTIFYING DIFFERENCES: You correctly identified five significant

differences between the three accounts (with biblical references). You

provided clear and thorough descriptions of each major difference.

EXPLAINING DIFFERENCES: You demonstrated your knowledge of

each evangelist’s interests or each gospel’s main themes by correctly

identifying them when they are present in the text and using them to explain

three significant differences.

General Academic Writing Standards Strong Satisfactory Weak

INTRODUCTION: Your introduction briefly outlines the task and structure

of the paper.

STRUCTURE: Your paper has a logical/organized structure, in which the

paragraphs are organized and limited to one idea each. The paragraphs flow

from one idea to the next and support the over all argument. This is

maintained throughout the paper.

CONCLUSION: Your conclusion briefly summarizes the preceding

discussion, draws together the paper, and adds insight to the discussion.

TONE AND STYLE: The tone of the paper is reasonable, well-written, and

flows well from one section to the next.

GRAMMAR AND USAGE: The paper displays a command of standard

written English, using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and

complete sentences.

CITATION: Biblical texts were cited correctly, that is, in the right place,

properly abbreviated, properly punctuated, and with the correct book,

chapter, and verse numbers.

LENGTH: Paper is the proper length, without sacrificing content or style.

**These criteria will be given approximately double weight in evaluating the paper.

Synopsis Grade _________/

Paper Grade _________/100

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