Historical Topic Analysis Assignment Instructions Overview The purpose of the Historical Topic Analysis Assignment is to evaluate historical events, topics, and trends and their related causes and eff

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 80%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Coherence: Introduction, Thesis Statement, Conclusion

20%

28-30 points

Title, abstract, introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are well-constructed, are coherently aligned, and are supported throughout the body of the paper.

25-27 points

A thesis statement is introduced, aligns with the title and body of the paper, and is affirmed in the conclusion.

1-24 points

The thesis statement is poorly introduced and concluded, is vaguely stated, and/or does not align with the title and/or body of the paper.

0 points

Not present

Body of the Manuscript

60%

83-90 points

The topic is clearly summarized and historically contextualized. Various perspectives provide a critical analysis, including a Biblical worldview lens.

76-82 points

The topic is summarized. It is analyzed through a single perspective.

1-75 points

The summary fails to convey the significance of the topic and/or does not provide historical context. Opposing perspectives are not addressed.

0 points

Not present

Structure: 20%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

APA, Mechanics, & Length

20%

28-30 points

Paper is free of mechanical and APA errors. 100% of the length requirement is met.

25-27 points

Few mechanical and/or APA errors exist. Length of the paper is met by 90% to 99%.

1-24 points

Several mechanical and/or APA errors exist. Length of the paper is met by less than 90%.

0 points

Not present

Total Points

/150