Main idea: True conflict resolution and reconciliation is borne first in forgiveness. Dr. Henry Cloud summarizes the power of forgiveness as a way to set boundaries that “unhook” us from hurtful

Content (70%)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Key Components

42 to 46 points

All key components of the brief are answered in the appropriate briefing style.

39 to 41 points

Most key components of the brief are answered in the appropriate briefing style.

1 to 38 points

Some key components of the brief are answered in the appropriate briefing style.

0 points

No key components of the brief are answered in the appropriate briefing style.

Major Point Support

86 to 94 points

Major points are supported by all of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

• All 5 required sources and source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and

• Integration of biblical principle as required.

79 to 85 points

Major points are supported by most of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

• All 5 required sources and source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and

• Integration of biblical principle as required.

1 to 78 points

Major points are supported by some of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

• All 5 required sources and source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and

• Integration of biblical principle as required.

0 points

Major points are supported by none of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);

• All 5 required sources and source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and

• Integration of biblical principle as required.

Structure (30%)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Grammar and Spelling

18 to 20 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the brief. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

17 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 16 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Current APA Format Compliance

18 to 20 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format and appropriate briefing style.

17 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format and appropriate briefing style.

1 to 16 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format and appropriate briefing style.

0 points

Style is not followed.

Word Count

18 to 20 points

Brief meets word count parameters.

17 points

Word count is exceeded / missed by 50-75 words, not including the cover page and references.

1 to 16 points

Word count is exceeded / missed by 76-250 words, not including the cover page and references.

0 points

Word count is exceeded / missed by more than 250 words, not including the cover page and references.

Total

/200

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