10 Jul Evaluative Essay 2 Grading RubricCriteriaLevels of AchievementCon

Evaluative Essay 2 Grading RubricCriteriaLevels of AchievementContent 70%Advanced 90-100% (A)Proficient 70-89% (B-C)Developing 1-69% (< D)Not presentAnalysis30 points30 to27 pointsoThesis statement provides a clear, strong analysis, responding to the topic prompt.oPaper demonstrates exceptional critical thinking skills. oLogical presentation of information, body supports the thesis statement.26 to 21 pointsoThesis statement is clear but could be stronger.oPaper demonstrates good critical thinking skills.oLogical presentation with good connections, but could be stronger.ORoThesis statement does not provide a clear analysis.oOR Thesis statement is evident but misplaced (located somewhere other than the end of the introduction).oEvidence of critical thinking skills, but analysis could be stronger or more evident.oWeak logic, or missing connections.20 to 1 pointsoMissing thesis statement.oFocus of paper is more informative than analytical, with details focusing on the what rather than the why or how.0 pointsoDoes not meet minimum requirements for the assignment.**See instructor feedback for specifics.Support 30 points30 to 27 pointsoDraws from assigned sources for supporting details.oProvides specific, detailed support.oClear connections are made throughout the writing to show how supporting documents prove the main argument.oNo outside sources were consulted or used.26 to 21 pointsoDraws from assigned sources for supporting details, but support could be more specific.oConnections are made between supporting details and main argument, but these could be more clear.ORoSupporting details are provided but connections are largely missing between the supporting details and the main argument.20 to 1 pointsoTo include any of the following:oSupporting details drawn primarily from textbook/lectures, instead of assigned sources.oORoSupporting details merely informative and do not show clear connection to the thesis.oORoOutside sources used in support.0 pointsoDoes not meet minimum requirements for the assignment.**See instructor feedback for specifics.Biblical Evaluation10 points10 to 9 pointsoClear, Biblical evaluation provided, drawing from specific Scripture for support.8 to 7 pointsoBiblical evaluation is evident, and some use of Scripture is given for support.ORoAttempt at Biblical evaluation is provided, but support could be stronger.6 to 1 pointsoChristian worldview is evident in the writing, and some examples or details may be given, but a specific Biblical evaluation is not evident/clear.oNo Scriptural supportoORoScripture included but connections to evaluation are not evident.o0 pointsoDoes not meet minimum requirements for the assignment.**See instructor feedback for specifics.Structure 30%Advanced 90-100% (A)Proficient 70-89% (B-C)Developing 1-69% (< D)Not presentPaper Organization15 points 15 to14 pointsoPaper includes a clear and strong introduction, body and conclusion.oNo errors in paragraph unity, development or transitions.13 to 11 pointsoEssay format is evident, but either introduction or conclusion is weak.oMinor errors only in paragraph unity/development.oTransitions could be stronger.ORoMissing either introduction or conclusion.oMajor errors in paragraph unity or developmentoMissing or weak transitions.10 to 1 pointsoMissing both introduction and conclusion.oErrors in paragraph unity/development, or transitions make it difficult to understand the main argument of the post.0 pointsoDoes not meet minimum requirements for the assignment.**See instructor feedback for specifics.Grammar and Format15 points15 to 14  pointsoFollows Turabian Notes-Bibliography style formatting with no errors. This includes margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, spacing, pagination and footnotes.oShows clarity of language.oNo errors in grammar, diction, usage, phraseology, or sentence structure.oWithin the required word count limit. (750-1100)13 to 11 pointsoTo include any of the following:oMinor errors in formatting.oMinor errors in clarity, grammar, diction, usage, phraseology or sentence structure.oMinor errors in word count.ORoTo include any of the following:oMajor errors in formatting.oMajor errors in clarity, grammar, diction, usage, phraseology or sentence structure.oMajor errors in word count requirements.10 to 1 pointsoFormatted using a different guide than Turabian. (For example, MLA or APA)oErrors in clarity, grammar, diction, etc. are major enough to detract from overall understanding of the writingoORMore than 100 words over/under required word count limitations.0 pointsoDoes not meet minimum requirements for the assignment.**See instructor feedback for specifics.