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Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Introduction

0 to 10 points

· Is there a clear thesis statement?

· Does the introduction provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents?

Content

0 to 30 points

· Are the issues raised in the topic properly treated?

· Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated?

· Is the paper 4–5 pages?

Conclusion

0 to 10 points

· Does the conclusion offer a good summary of the issues treated in the paper?

· Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study?

Materials/Sources

0 to 20 points

· Are at least 5 scholarly sources utilized in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible?

· Are materials properly cited and quoted in current APA style?

Structure

0 to 10 points

· Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?

· Are proper headings used?

· Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented?

Style

0 to 20 points

· Does the paper use current APA format correctly?

· Is the paper without spelling and grammar errors?

Total

/100

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