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Theological Research Paper 
Theological Research Paper
Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be based on organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Rubric Code: UX2X45A
By chapsieg
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Paper
100 %
  Unacceptable

0

(N/A)

Below Basic Understanding

1-3

(N/A)

Basic Understanding

4-6

(N/A)

Proficient

7-8

(N/A)

Advanced

9-10

(N/A)

Total

Grade for criterion multiplied by weight

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Quality of research
30 %

Unacceptable

Unacceptable
Below Basic Understanding

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliability questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Basic Understanding

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Proficient

--Cited 3-4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.
Advanced

--Cited 5-8 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and goes beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Total
Content/ Exposition
50 %

Unacceptable

Unacceptable
Below Basic Understanding

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
--Very difficult to read
Basic Understanding

--Support for topic barely sufficient.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Not enough information on the context or key words.
Little scholarly interaction.
-- Difficult to read
Proficient

--Topic stated clearly.
--Research support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
addresses a few key words.
Some interaction with scholars.
Addresses context
--A good read
Advanced

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
key words, phrases analyzed.
Advanced presentation of context.
Considerable dialogue with Scholars.
Enjoyable to read.
Total
Works Cited
10 %

Unacceptable

Unacceptable
Below Basic Understanding

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no reference page.
Basic Understanding

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Proficient

--All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Advanced

--All sources properly cited in both paper and reference page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Total
Grammar and Mechanics
10 %

Unacceptable

Unacceptable
Below Basic Understanding

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Basic Understanding

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Proficient

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Advanced

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Total
Total Final Mark



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  • Research paper - emphasis on process of paper writing


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