EDUC 735 Research Paper Assignment Instructions The Research Paper for this course will be based on the topic you chose in the beginning of the course concerning teaching and learning. Your paper mu

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Central Purpose

37 to 40 points

The writer’s central purpose or argument is readily apparent to the reader. The thesis is well developed and clearly focused.

The paper has a balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports the central thesis or argument, and shows a thoughtful, focused, in-depth analysis of the significant topic. The reader gains important insights.

34 to 36 points

The writing has a clear purpose or argument but may sometimes digress from it. The thesis is somewhat developed, but it may not be clearly focused. Information provides adequate support for a central thesis or argument. The analysis is basic and general. The reader gains adequate insight.

1 to 33 points

The central purpose or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper. The thesis is unclear or missing. Information may support a central focus or argument at times, and some analysis is evident. The reader gains few insights.

0 points

Not present

Assertions

37 to 40 points

Assertions in the paper are clear and supported by current, credible research. Appropriate portions in the paper are supported by current articles from scholarly journals and from other reliable, scholarly resources. Quality of resources makes the reader confident that the information and ideas can be trusted.

34 to 36 points

Some assertions are supported by credible research. Some statements in the appropriate portions of the paper are supported by current articles from scholarly journals and from other reliable, scholarly resources.

1 to 33 points

Assertions are made but not supported by credible research. Some statements in appropriate portions of the paper are cited, but it is not clear that the resources are current, reliable, or scholarly.

0 points

Not present

Organization

28 to 30 points

The ideas are arranged logically to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other.

The reader can follow the line of reasoning.

25 to 27 points

The ideas are arranged logically; although occasionally ideas fail to make sense together.

The reader can generally follow the line of reasoning.

1 to 24 points

The writing is not logically organized. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The reader cannot identify a line of reasoning about what the author intends to convey.

0 points

Not present

Biblical Worldview

28 to 30 points

After the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author inserts what Scripture includes about the topic. Any assertions from the author are supported by Biblical examples and Scripture reference.

25 to 27 points

After the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author inserts what Scripture includes about the topic.

1 to 24 points

Although the issue/topic has been addressed from both sides of the issue in an unbiased, expository way, the author includes some Biblical ideas that may or may not be supported by Scripture.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

14 to 15 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Third person is used throughout the paper.

13 points

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. Third person is used throughout the paper.

1 to 12 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. The use of third person is not consistent throughout the paper.

0 points

Not present

Format

14 to 15 points

Current APA format is used accurately and consistently in all citations. This includes both the body of the paper and the References list.

13 points

Current APA format is used with minor errors in the body of the paper or the References list.

1 to 12 points

There are frequent errors in current APA format in the body of the paper or the References list.

0 points

Not present

Sources

14 to 15 points

A total of 10 or more professional references consulted are articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals (published no more than 5 years ago). There is at least 1 Christian resource.

13 points

Less than 10 professional references are from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals (published no more than 5 years ago). There is at least 1 Christian resource.

1 to 12 points

Less than 5 resources are five years old or newer. A Christian resource is not cited by the candidate.

0 points

Not present

Length

Addresses Requirements

14 to 15 points

The paper is the number of pages specified in the directions. The body is 15-20 pages. Additional pages include cover page, abstract, and reference list. The paper addresses all of the required sections.

13 points

The body of the paper is less than 15 pages and does not include 1 or more of the following: a cover page, abstract, and/or reference list. The paper addresses most of the required sections.

1 to 12 points

The body of the paper is less than 15 pages and results in an underdeveloped paper. It does not include any of the following: a cover page, abstract, and/or reference list. The paper is missing 1 or more of the required sections.

0 points

Not present