Poetic and Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament
RELG 301
Rubrics and Grading
 Discussion Boards |
Term Papers |
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Discussion Boards 1-14 have the potential of earning 8 points each : 4 for the initial thread, and 2 for each of two of your replies to other threads.
| Thread - 4 points | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance and Accuracy 0 - 2 points |
Addresses all the points asked. Accurate, balanced presentation. 2 points |
Misses part of what was asked, or Contains some inaccuracies. 1 point |
Posts off-topic. 0 points |
| Style, Length, Timeliness 0 - 2 points |
Posted on time. Meets the length requirement of 300-500 words. Correct grammar and spelling throughout. Stylistically elegant. Sentences are complete. Word choice is accurate and appropriate. Tone is appropriate - no use of slang or colloquialisms. Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 2 points |
Does not meet the length requirement of 300-500 words,. or Posted up to 24 hours late Sentences are complete. Word choice is accurate. Tone is appropriate. Some minor grammatical or spelling mistakes. Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 1 point |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab. Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. Posted more than 24 hours late. After the Drop-Add period, threads posted more than 24 hours late receive a total score of 0 - zero. 0 points |
| Replies to two threads - 2 points each | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance 0 - 1 points |
Addresses the substance of the thread. Contains at least two positive comments and one point for reflection on the thread 1 point |
Addresses only part of the thread. Does not contain at least two positive comments and one point for reflection on the thread. 0.5 point |
Does not address the thread. 0 points |
| Style, Timeliness, and Length 0 - 1 points |
Correct grammar and spelling throughout. Sentences are complete. Tone is appropriate. Replied on time. Meets the length requirement of 100-200 words. Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 1 point |
Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. Some minor grammatical or spelling mistakes, or Replied up to 24 hours late, or Does not meet the length requirement of 100-200 words 0.5 point |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab, or Replied more than 24 hours late, or Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 0 points |
Term Papers - 25 points each
| Term Papers - 25 points each | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance and Content 0 - 10 points |
Good choice of material. Addresses all or most of the relevant areas. 8 - 10 points |
Misses part of what was asked. 1 - 7 points |
Writes off-topic. 0 points |
| Critical Thinking and Accuracy 0 - 5 points |
Shows evidence of careful thought, insight, and analysis of the topic. States ideas and information accurately. If reporting material from other sources, cites them accurately. 5 points |
Shows some evidence of thought about the topic, but Makes mistakes in accuracy. 1 - 4 points |
Tends to copy material without evidence of thought or analysis, or Makes inaccurate assertions. 0 points |
| Style 0 - 5 points |
Correct grammar and spelling throughout. Stylistically elegant. Sentences are complete. Word choice is accurate and appropriate. Tone is appropriate - no use of slang or colloquialisms. Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 5 points |
Sentences are complete. Word choice is accurate. Tone is appropriate. Some grammatical or spelling mistakes. Work is free of plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 1 - 4 points |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab. Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 0 points |
| Timeliness and Length 0 - 5 points |
Submitted on time. Meets the length requirement of 2,000-4,000 words. 5 points |
Submitted late, or Does not meet the length requirement of 2,000-4,000 words. 1 - 4 points |
Not submitted 0 points |
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