iRubric: Theology Paper rubric

Unacceptable

The analysis has little or no relation to the question. The student only partially clarifies concepts. Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
--Minimal research.

The analysis stretches its meaning in an attempt to answer the question. The student competently clarifies some concepts. Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
--Surface research.

The analysis is relevant to the comparison/contrast in most cases. The student competently clarifies key concepts Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.


--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficient depth.

The analysis is relevant to the comparison/contrast in all cases. The student effectively clarifies key concepts. Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
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Unacceptable

The points provided are not relevant to the question. The essay is typically unclear, imprecise, and poorly reasoned. Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).

Reference to secondary literature is minimal, but relevant to the question. The essay is inconsistently clear, precise and well-reasoned. Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions

The comparison/contrast is supported with appropriate secondary literature to support almost all the major facets of the question. The essay is on the whole, clear, precise, and well-reasoned but it does not have depth of insight. Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).

The comparison/contrast provides strong evidence and refers to good secondary literature. The essay is on the whole, not only clear, precise and well-reasoned but insightful as well. Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.

Research in-depth and goes beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.