Issues raised in using ADR to resolve malpractice claims without, or limiting, litigation

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Points Earned

Proficient

Competent

Novice

Analysis

72 to 80 points

• For each issue, substantive legal analysis and arguments are provided.

• Major points are stated clearly and supported by law and thoughtful analysis.

• At least 5 scholarly sources, in addition to the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, are properly referenced, cited, and integrated into the analysis.

• An integrated biblical analysis is included.

61 to 71 points

• A basic analysis of the issue at hand is provided.

• For the most part, major points are stated clearly and supported by law and thoughtful analysis.

• At least 5 scholarly sources, in addition to the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, are referenced and cited but may not be fully integrated into the analysis.

• Biblical analysis cites a few verses but lacks full integration.

0 to 60 points

• The issue at hand is reviewed, but an in-depth analysis is not provided.

• Key points are merely summarized, omitted, and/or unsupported by law and legal analysis.

• Fewer than 5 scholarly sources, in addition to the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, are used, or the sources are not integrated into the analysis.

• Analysis lacks biblical integration.

Concepts and Issues

45 to 50 points

The majority of the legally relevant concepts are noted, and all of the legal issues are analyzed.

36 to 46 points

Many of the legally relevant concepts are noted, and many of the legal issues are analyzed.

0 to 35 points

Legally relevant concepts are omitted, and only a few legal issues are analyzed.

Mechanics

36 to 40 points

• The analysis includes at least 1,500 words.

• Current APA formatting is correct.

• Grammar, spelling, and usage are correct and demonstrate professional writing.

• The assignment demonstrates appropriate tone and organization.

29 to 35 points

• The analysis includes at least 1,500 words.

• Current APA formatting is generally correct.

• Grammar, spelling, and usage are generally correct.

• The assignment demonstrates appropriate tone and organization.

0 to 28 points

• The analysis contains fewer than 1,500 words.

• Current APA formatting is incomplete or incorrect.

• Grammar, spelling, and usage are incomplete or incorrect.

• The assignment lacks appropriate tone and organization.

Total

/170

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