Final Project: Historical Review Research Paper Assignment Instructions The purpose of the Historical Review Project for the candidate is threefold: 1) to choose a multicultural topic/question and inv

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Title Page and Abstract

7 points

A title page is present and provides clarity to the purpose of the paper. The abstract provides an effective summation of overall arguments contained in the body of the paper. Word count (100–120 words) is met.

6 points

A title page is present but lacks clarity to the purpose of the paper. The abstract exists but does not provide an effective summation of overall arguments contained in the body of the paper. The 100-word minimum is met.

1 to 5 points

A title page is missing. The abstract is vague and does not convey a personal philosophy of education. The 100-word minimum is not met.

0 points

Not present.

Body – Introduction/ Thesis Statement

12 to 13 points

The introduction is well constructed and presents a clear explanation of the topic, conveys a good argument of why the topic is good to research, concludes with the research question, and is strongly aligned with the title and body of the paper. Word count (250 words) is met.

11 points

A somewhat clear presentation of the topic is present, an argument as to why the topic is good to research is conveyed, and the title and body of the paper aligns with the body of the paper. The 250-word requirement is met.

1 to 10 points

The topic is poorly introduced. The topic is vaguely stated or does not align with the title and/or body of the paper. The 250-word requirement is not met.

0 points

Not present.

Body –Importance of the Topic

18 to 20 points

The importance of the topic is well written and incorporates supporting details and examples.

17 points

The importance of the topic is somewhat well written and/or somewhat incorporates supporting details and/or examples.

1 to 16 points

The importance of the topic is poorly written and/or and does not incorporate supporting details and/or examples.

0 points

Not present.

Body – Significance of the Topic

18 to 20 points

The significance of the topic is well-written and incorporates supporting details and/or examples.

17 points

The significance of the topic is somewhat well-written and/or somewhat incorporates supporting details and/or examples.

1 to 16 points

The significance of the topic is poorly written and/or and does not incorporate supporting details and/or examples.

0 points

Not present.

Body –

Impact of the Topic

18 to 20 points

The impact of the topic is well written and incorporates supporting details and/or examples.

17 points

The impact of the topic is somewhat well written and/or somewhat incorporates supporting details and/or examples.

1 to 16 points

The impact of the topic is poorly written and/or and does not incorporate supporting details and/or examples.

0 points

Not present.

Body –

Biblical Worldview

18 to 20 points

A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is supported by appropriate Scripture references, course requirements, and application.

17 points

A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat applies to course requirements and application.

1 to 16 points

A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and does not apply to course requirements and application.

0 points

Not present.

Body – Conclusion

11 to 12 points

The conclusion is well written and provides a summation of the paper. Required word count (250 words) is met.

10 points

The conclusion somewhat summarizes the entire paper. The 250-word requirement is met.

1 to 9 points

The conclusion poorly summarizes the paper. The 250-word requirement is not met.

0 points

Not present.

Body – Composition

12 to 13 points

The paper is exceptionally coherent and cohesive. Sentence and paragraph structures are of high quality.

11 points

The paper is acceptably coherent and cohesive. Sentence and paragraph structures are of acceptable quality.

1 to 10 points

The paper is lacking in coherence and cohesion. Sentence and paragraph structures are of low quality.

0 points

Not present.

Body –

Critical Thinking

14 to 15 points

All of the following qualities are present: claims are supported by evidence, claims of others are critically evaluated, and other interpretations are seriously considered/ engaged.

13 points

Most of the following qualities are present: claims are supported by evidence, claims of others are critically evaluated, and other interpretations are seriously considered/ engaged.

1 to 12 points

Few of the following qualities are present: claims are supported by evidence, claims of others are critically evaluated, and other interpretations are seriously considered/ engaged.

0 points

Not present.

Structure (30%)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Body – Mechanics

12 to 13 points

No errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation are present. Word count is met (1,500–1,750 words).

11 points

Fewer than 4 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation are present. Word count does not quite meet the requirement.

1 to 10 points

More than 4 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation are present. Word count does not meet the requirement.

0 points

Not present.

Information Literacy/APA – Citation Format

12 to 13 points

All formatting and in-text citations are correct, according to current APA style guidelines.

11 points

Fewer than 4 instances of formatting and in-text citations are correct, according to current APA style guidelines.

1 to 10 points

More than 4 instances of formatting and in-text citations are incorrect, according to current APA style guidelines.

0 points

Not present.

Information Literacy/APA – Source Appropriateness

12 to 13 points

Exceptional understanding of the existing body of knowledge on the topic is evident. Personal ideas are appropriately compared to those of experts in the field.

11 points

Proficient understanding of the existing body of knowledge on the topic is evident. Personal ideas are somewhat compared to those of experts in the field.

1 to 10 points

Weak or poor understanding of the existing body of knowledge on the topic is evident. Personal ideas are inappropriately compared or fail to be compared to those of experts in the field.

0 points

Not present.

Information Literacy/APA – Reference Appropriateness

8 points

At least 5 scholarly references are listed. A secondary scholarly source is used.

7 points

At least 5 references are listed. One does not appear to be scholarly.

1 to 6 points

Fewer than 5 references are listed and/or are from questionable sources.

0 points

Not present.

Information Literacy/APA – Reference Format

12 to 13 points

Bibliographic references are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines.

11 points

Fewer than 4 bibliographic references are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines.

1 to 10 points

Four or more bibliographic references are incorrectly formatted, according to current APA style guidelines.

0 points

Not present.