Criteria Ratings Points
Introduction 5 to >4 pts
Advanced
The Introduction to theessay is present andincludes a clear thesisstatement.
The Introductionbegins with a Level 1heading.
4 to >3 pts
Proficient
The Introduction tothe essay is presentand includes athesis statement.
The Introductionbegins with a Level1 heading.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
The Introductionto the essay islimited orincomplete,and/or
A Level 1 headingis not provided.
0 pts
Not Present
An Introduction isnot present.
5 pts
BiblicalIntegration/Content
33 to >29 pts
Advanced
Integration of the Biblewith multiple coursetopics is presentthroughout the essay.A clear, logical flow ispresent throughout theessay. The pointsmade are fullydeveloped.
Content is organizedunder Level 1headings.
29 to >27 pts
Proficient
Integration of theBible with multiplecourse topics ispresent throughoutmost of the essay. Aclear, logical flow ispresent throughoutmost of the essay.
Content isorganized underLevel 1 headings.
27 to >0 pts
Developing
Integration of theBible with coursetopics isincomplete ornarrow in scope.The major pointsare not statedclearly throughoutessay.
Content is notorganized underLevel 1 headings.
0 pts
Not Present
The Bible was notintegrated withcourse topics in theessay.
33 pts
Conclusion 5 to >4 pts
Advanced
The Conclusion ispresent and reiteratesthe main points of theessay.
The Conclusion beginswith a Level 1 heading.
4 to >3 pts
Proficient
The Conclusion ispresent andpartially reiteratesthe main points ofthe essay.
The Conclusionbegins with a Level1 heading.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
A conclusion ispresent, butlimited orincomplete;and/or no headingis provided.
0 pts
Not Present
A conclusion is notpresent.
5 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Sources 10 to >9 pts
Advanced
Cites and discussesspecific Scripturescorrectly throughoutthe narrative to supportthe arguments beingmade. Cites and discussesthe course textbookcorrectly throughoutthe narrative to supportthe arguments beingmade.
9 to >7 pts
Proficient
Cites and discussesScriptures in thenarrative to supportthe argumentsbeing made. Cites and discussesthe course textbookin the narrative tosupport thearguments beingmade.
7 to >0 pts
Developing
SpecificScriptures are notcited or clearlydiscussed in thenarrative; and/orthe textbook isnot cited orclearly discussedin the narrative.
0 pts
Not Present
The arguments inthe paper are notsupported byreferences/sources.
10 pts
Page Count 12 to >10 pts
Advanced
The essay is at leasttwo (2) completepages of originalnarrative, not countingthe title page,reference page, andquotations.
10 to >9 pts
Proficient
The paper is atleast 1.75 completepages of originalnarrative, notcounting the titlepage, referencepage, andquotations.
9 to >0 pts
Developing
The paper is atleast 1.50complete pagesof originalnarrative, notcounting the titlepage, referencepage, andquotations.
0 pts
Not Present
The paper is lessthan 1.50 completepages of originalnarrative, notcounting the titlepage, referencepage, andquotations.
12 pts
APA Formatting 5 to >4 pts
Advanced
All of the following arein the APA format: • In text citations andreference for the Bible.• In text citations andreference for thetextbook and othersources. • Headings. • Reference page.
4 to >3 pts
Proficient
Between 1 – 2 APAformatting errorsare present in thefollowing:• In text citationsand reference forthe Bible.• In text citationsand reference forthe textbook andother sources. • Headings. • Reference page.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Between 3 – 4APA formattingerrors are presentin the following:• In text citationsand reference forthe Bible.• In text citationsand reference forthe textbook andother sources. • Headings. • Referencepage.
0 pts
Not Present
More than 4 APAformatting errorsare present; or theAPA format was notfollowed.
5 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Mechanics,Spelling andGrammar
5 to >4 pts
Advanced
All of the followingprovided withouterrors:• Title/cover page.• All pages typed in12-point Times NewRoman fonts.• All pages aredouble-spaced. • All pages haveone-inch margins on allfour sides.
All of the followingprovided• Correct spelling.• Correct grammar.• Correct punctuation.• Correct spacing.
4 to >3 pts
Proficient
Between 1–2 errorsare present in thefollowing:• Title/cover page.• 12-point TimesNew Roman fonts.• Double-spacing. • One-inchmargins.• Spelling.• Grammar.• Punctuation.• Spacing.
3 to >0 pts
Developing
Between 3–4errors are presentin the following:• Title/coverpage.• 12-point TimesNew Romanfonts.• Double-spacing. • One-inchmargins.• Spelling.• Grammar.• Punctuation.• Spacing.
0 pts
Not Present
More than 4 errorsare present in thefollowing:• Title/cover page.• 12-point TimesNew Roman fonts.• Double-spacing. • One-inchmargins.• Spelling.• Grammar.• Punctuation.• Spacing.
5 pts
Total Points: 75
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