AR/Spiritual Life/Sacred/Elders

Content (4 points)

4 points

The writer completes the task set by the assignment.

The paper:

Contains well-developed content that is oriented according to a strong thesis statement, specific, accurate, interesting, and appropriate;

Demonstrates the authors ability to produce and synthesize complex ideas.

3 points

Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:

Less careful reasoning or slightly less relevant or on-point than found in the “A” paper;

Some parts of paper could have more thoroughly supported thesis;

Lesser degree of originality.

2 points

The writer shows difficulty managing the task of the assignment in some significant way. For example:

The thesis may be vague, too broad, or too obvious to be effectively developed;

The thesis may lack adequate support;

Paragraphing and organization may be weak, but the reader is never completely lost in terms of following the train of thought;

The writer fails to come to terms with the assignment.

The primary task is ignored, misconstrued, badly mishandled, or redefined to accommodate what the writer wants to say or is able to say.

This category may also be used for the paper that is obviously off topic, regardless of the quality of the writing.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Content (4 points),

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Organization (2 points)

2 points

The paper has distinct introduction that grabs the readers attention; a body that clearly addresses all main points; and a distinct conclusion that ties the entire paper together.

The paper contains logical connectors and transitions which contribute to a fluent style.

1.5 points

Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:

Minor problems in paragraphing and / or organization;

Some points could have used stronger support, and stronger transitions could have helped paper have better flow.

1 point

The paper is disorganized, has no introduction, body, or conclusion. Work needs to be reorganized and re-done.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Organization (2 points),

/ 2

Mechanics of Writing (2 points)

2 points

The paper is virtually free of errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style (APA) and shows evidence of excellent control of language, creativity, and originality.

1.5 points

The paper has few errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style. Those few errors do not interfere with comprehension and are not distracting to the reader.

1 point

The paper contains errors in grammar, sentence construction, mechanics, usage and/or documentation style that often interfere with comprehension or prove distracting to the reader.

The paper has a number of ungrammatical or poorly constructed sentences and serious, frequent errors in mechanics and usage that impede understanding.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Mechanics of Writing (2 points),

/ 2

Content (4 points)

4 points

The writer completes the task set by the assignment.

The paper:

Contains well-developed content that is oriented according to a strong thesis statement, specific, accurate, interesting, and appropriate;

Demonstrates the authors ability to produce and synthesize complex ideas.

3 points

Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:

Less careful reasoning or slightly less relevant or on-point than found in the “A” paper;

Some parts of paper could have more thoroughly supported thesis;

Lesser degree of originality.

2 points

The writer shows difficulty managing the task of the assignment in some significant way. For example:

The thesis may be vague, too broad, or too obvious to be effectively developed;

The thesis may lack adequate support;

Paragraphing and organization may be weak, but the reader is never completely lost in terms of following the train of thought;

The writer fails to come to terms with the assignment.

The primary task is ignored, misconstrued, badly mishandled, or redefined to accommodate what the writer wants to say or is able to say.

This category may also be used for the paper that is obviously off topic, regardless of the quality of the writing.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Content (4 points),

/ 4

Organization (2 points)

2 points

The paper has distinct introduction that grabs the readers attention; a body that clearly addresses all main points; and a distinct conclusion that ties the entire paper together.

The paper contains logical connectors and transitions which contribute to a fluent style.

1.5 points

Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:

Minor problems in paragraphing and / or organization;

Some points could have used stronger support, and stronger transitions could have helped paper have better flow.

1 point

The paper is disorganized, has no introduction, body, or conclusion. Work needs to be reorganized and re-done.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Organization (2 points),

/ 2

Mechanics of Writing (2 points)

2 points

The paper is virtually free of errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style (APA) and shows evidence of excellent control of language, creativity, and originality.

1.5 points

The paper has few errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style. Those few errors do not interfere with comprehension and are not distracting to the reader.

1 point

The paper contains errors in grammar, sentence construction, mechanics, usage and/or documentation style that often interfere with comprehension or prove distracting to the reader.

The paper has a number of ungrammatical or poorly constructed sentences and serious, frequent errors in mechanics and usage that impede understanding.

0 points

The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.

Score of Mechanics of Writing (2 points),

/ 2