RELG 402 - World's Living Religions
Rubrics and Grading
 Discussion Boards |
Essays and Reflection Papers |
Term Papers |
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Discussion Boards 1-14 have the potential of earning 6 points each : 4 for the initial thread, and 1 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 or evident bias. 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 - 1 point each | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance 0 - 0.5 points |
Addresses the substance of the thread. Contains at least two positive comments and one point for reflection on the thread 0.5 points |
Addresses only part of the thread. Does not contain at least two positive comments and one point for reflection on the thread. 0.25 points |
Does not address the thread. 0 points |
| Style, Timeliness, and Length 0 - 0.5 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. 0.5 points |
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 0.25 points |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab, or Replied more than 24 hours late, or Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 0 points |
Essays and Reflection Papers - 20 points each
| Essays and Reflection Papers - 20 points each | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance and Content 0 - 4 points |
Addresses all the points asked, though some may be less adequately addressed. 4 points |
Misses part of what was asked. 2 points |
Writes off-topic. 0 points |
| Critical Thinking and Accuracy 0 - 4 points |
Shows evidence of careful thought, insight, and analysis of the situation. States ideas and information accurately. If reporting material from other sources, cites them accurately. 4 points |
Shows some evidence of thought about the topic, but Makes mistakes in accuracy. 2 points |
Tends to copy material without evidence of thought or analysis, or makes several mistakes in accuracy. 0 points |
| Cultural Sensitivity 0 - 4 points |
Shows an awareness and respect for the beliefs, views, and feelings of others.
Takes the initiative in communication with members of other religious groups. 4 points |
Tends to focus on one's own beliefs and views, but shows some awareness and respect for the beliefs, views, and feelings of others. 2 points |
Shows little awareness of, or respect for, the beliefs, views, and feelings of others. 0 points |
| Style 0 - 4 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. 4 points |
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. 2 points |
Work needs help from the Writing Lab. Plagiarism or excessive copy-and-paste material. 0 points |
| Timeliness and Length 0 - 4 points |
Submitted on time. Meets the length requirement of 1,000-3,000 words. 4 points |
Submitted late, or Does not meet the length requirement of 1,000-3,000 words. 2 points |
Submitted late, and does not meet the length requirement of 1,000-3,000 words. Not submitted 0 points |
Term Papers - 25 points each
| Term Papers - 25 points each | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Below Expectations |
| Relevance and Content 0 - 5 points |
Addresses both the parent religion and the NRM Addresses all or most of the relevant areas. 5 points |
Misses part of what was asked. 1 - 4 points |
Writes off-topic. Choice of NRM is incorrect. 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 |
| Cultural Sensitivity 0 - 5 points |
Shows an awareness and respect for the beliefs, views, and feelings of others.
Takes the initiative in communication with members of other religious groups. 5 points |
Tends to focus on one's own beliefs and views, but shows some awareness and respect for the beliefs, views, and feelings of others. 1 - 4 points |
Shows little awareness of, or respect for, the beliefs, views, and feelings of others. 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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