RELG 330 - History of Christianity
Rubrics and Grading
Discussion Boards
Discussion Boards 1-15 have the potential of earning 8 points each : 4 for the initial thread, and 2 each for 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
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 |
Sentences are complete.
Word choice is accurate.
Tone is appropriate.
Some minor grammatical or spelling mistakes.
Does not meet the length requirement of 300-500 words, or
Posted up to 24 hours late
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 point |
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 point |
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 |
Mid Term and Final Papers - 40 points each
Each Paper calls for 10 significant events in a particular time period. Each event is worth 4 points towards the total of 40 for the Paper
Mid Term and Final Papers - 40 points each |
Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
Relevance and Content
0 - 20 points |
Addresses 10 relevant events which occurred in the time period specified
Addresses all or most of the relevant areas.
15 - 20 points |
Misses part of what was asked.
Chooses minor events or does not give persuasive justification for the choice of some events
1 - 14 points |
Writes off-topic.
0 points |
Critical Thinking and Accuracy
0 - 10 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.
10 points |
Shows some evidence of thought about the topic, but
Makes mistakes in accuracy.
1 - 9 points |
Tends to copy material without evidence of thought or analysis, or
Makes inaccurate assertions.
0 points |
Style, Timeliness and Length
0 - 10 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.
Submitted on time.
Meets the length requirement of 2,000-6,000 words.
10 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.
Submitted late, or
Does not meet the length requirement of 2,000-6,000 words
1 - 9 points |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab.
Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material.
Not submitted
0 points |
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