Evaluative Essay 2 Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced 90-100% (A) Proficient 70-89% (B-C) Developing 1-69% (< D) Not present Analysis 30 points 30 to27 points o Thesis statement provides a clear, strong analysis, responding to the topic prompt. o Paper demonstrates exceptional critical thinking skills. o Logical presentation of information, body supports the thesis statement. 26 to 21 points o Thesis statement is clear but could be stronger. o Paper demonstrates good critical thinking skills. o Logical presentation with good connections, but could be stronger. OR o Thesis statement does not provide a clear analysis. o OR Thesis statement is evident but misplaced (located somewhere other than the end of the introduction). o Evidence of critical thinking skills, but analysis could be stronger or more evident. o Weak logic, or missing connections. 20 to 1 points o Missing thesis statement. o Focus of paper is more informative than analytical, with details focusing on the what rather than the why or how. 0 points o Does not meet minimum requirements for the assignment. **See instructor feedback for specifics. Support 30 points 30 to 27 points o Draws from assigned sources for supporting details. o Provides specific, detailed support. o Clear connections are made throughout the writing to show how supporting documents prove the main argument. o No outside sources were consulted or used. 26 to 21 points o Draws from assigned sources for supporting details, but support could be more specific. o Connections are made between supporting details and main argument, but these could be more clear. OR o Supporting details are provided but connections are largely missing between the supporting details and the main argument. 20 to 1 points o To include any of the following: o Supporting details drawn primarily from textbook/lectures, instead of assigned sources. o OR o Supporting details merely informative and do not show clear connection to the thesis. o OR o Outside sources used in support. 0 points o Does not meet minimum requirements for the assignment. **See instructor feedback for specifics. Biblical Evaluation 10 points 10 to 9 points o Clear, Biblical evaluation provided, drawing from specific Scripture for support. 8 to 7 points o Biblical evaluation is evident, and some use of Scripture is given for support. OR o Attempt at Biblical evaluation is provided, but support could be stronger. 6 to 1 points o Christian worldview is evident in the writing, and some examples or details may be given, but a specific Biblical evaluation is not evident/clear. o No Scriptural support o OR o Scripture included but connections to evaluation are not evident. o 0 points o Does 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 present Paper Organization 15 points 15 to14 points o Paper includes a clear and strong introduction, body and conclusion. o No errors in paragraph unity, development or transitions. 13 to 11 points o Essay format is evident, but either introduction or conclusion is weak. o Minor errors only in paragraph unity/development. o Transitions could be stronger. OR o Missing either introduction or conclusion. o Major errors in paragraph unity or development o Missing or weak transitions. 10 to 1 points o Missing both introduction and conclusion. o Errors in paragraph unity/development, or transitions make it difficult to understand the main argument of the post. 0 points o Does not meet minimum requirements for the assignment. **See instructor feedback for specifics. Grammar and Format 15 points 15 to 14 points o Follows Turabian Notes-Bibliography style formatting with no errors. This includes margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, spacing, pagination and footnotes. o Shows clarity of language. o No errors in grammar, diction, usage, phraseology, or sentence structure. o Within the required word count limit. (750-1100) 13 to 11 points o To include any of the following: o Minor errors in formatting. o Minor errors in clarity, grammar, diction, usage, phraseology or sentence structure. o Minor errors in word count. OR o To include any of the following: o Major errors in formatting. o Major errors in clarity, grammar, diction, usage, phraseology or sentence structure. o Major errors in word count requirements. 10 to 1 points o Formatted using a different guide than Turabian. (For example, MLA or APA) o Errors in clarity, grammar, diction, etc. are major enough to detract from overall understanding of the writing o OR More than 100 words over/under required word count limitations. 0 points o Does not meet minimum requirements for the assignment. **See instructor feedback for specifics. Purchase the answer to view it
