1. The Research paper will come in five parts. The instructions are: RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC Impact of Women in Missions History o Part 2: Refined topic, edited abstract, outline, and tensources - Studen

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

1) Proposed topic, abstract, and 3 sources

10 to 15 points

Excellent details and examples are provided. The 3 requirements are fully met.

1. The topic is approved by the instructor.

2. The abstract clearly shows the direction the research will take.

3. Three resources are cited.

6 to 9 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

1. The topic needs some changes to be in line with the assignment.

2. The abstract somewhat shows the direction the research will take.

3. Two resources are cited.

OR

Two of the requirements are fully met.

1 to 5 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences. The author does not provide any details or examples.

1. The topic needs instructor approval.

2. The abstract does not clearly show the direction the research will take.

3. One resource is cited.

OR

One of the requirements is fully met.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Clarity of topic for proposed research

10 to 15 points

Excellent details and examples are provided. The 3 requirements are fully met.

It is evident that the topic will be able to fulfill the assignment goals:

1. understanding and analysis of a historical setting in mission history,

2. understanding/analysis of theological issues/principles relevant to that historical setting,

3. analysis and application of those principles to contemporary mission concerns.

6 to 9 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

The topic will somewhat be able to fulfill the assignment goals:

1. understanding and analysis of a historical setting in mission history,

2. understanding/analysis of theological issues/principles relevant to that historical setting,

3. analysis and application of those principles to contemporary mission concerns.

OR

Two of the requirements are fully met.

1 to 5 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences. The author does not provide any details or examples.

It is unlikely that the topic will be able to fulfill the assignment goals:

1. understanding and analysis of a historical setting in mission history,

2. understanding/analysis of theological issues/principles relevant to that historical setting,

3. analysis and application of those principles to contemporary mission concerns.

OR

One of the requirements is fully met.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar and Spelling

9 to 10 points

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

7 to 8 points

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

1 to 6 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 Turabian Format Compliance

4 to 5 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current Turabian format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, heading, citations, and references.

2 to 3 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current Turabian format in the required items.

1 points

There are more than 3 errors in current Turabian format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in current Turabian format in the required items.

Word Count

4 to 5 points

The minimum word count of 250 words is met or exceeded. This applies to the topic and abstract.

2 to 3 points

The word count of 175 words is fully met.

1 points

The word count of 100 words is fully met.

0 points

There are fewer than 100 words.

Total

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