Essay

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Content

0 to 80 points

• Adequately discusses the first question.

• Demonstrates understanding of the topic.

• Fully addresses all 3 readings.

• Displays clear development of ideas and concepts.

• Assertions are well reasoned and supported.

• Adequately addresses at least 1 other question.

• Includes original and insightful observations and ideas.

• Contains at least 600 words (not including quotes); any paper less than the required word count may be reduced by a letter grade or more.

Structure and Use of Resources

0 to 25 points

• Flow of thought and discussion is logical and organized well.

• Transitions between points are smooth and clear.

• Conclusions flow reasonably from discussion.

• Resources are properly indicated where quoted or paraphrased.

• All resources are properly cited whether quoted or not.

• If Scripture is appropriate, it is correctly handled (literary and historical context supplied, interpretation and application defended).

Grammar and Mechanics

0 to 10 points

• Proper grammar is employed.

• Sentences are clear and concise with proper punctuation.

• Correct spelling is used.

Format

0 to 5 points

• An accepted academic style is employed (current MLA, APA, or Turabian).

• Paper is double-spaced with proper margins.

Total

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