Reflective Paper

Reflective Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Reflection: Importance 33 to 35 points
Paper clearly describes the importance of teaching biblical principles/values in the classroom, citing at least 1 scholarly resources and 1 scriptural references. 30 to 32 points
Paper describes the importance of teaching biblical principles/ values in the classroom using either 1 scholarly resource or scriptural reference, but not both. 1 to 29 points
Paper describes the importance of teaching biblical principles/ values in the classroom using personal opinion and no other sources. 0 points
The importance of teaching biblical principles/values in the classroom is not described.
Reflection: Viability and Rules 33 to 35 points
Paper clearly describes the viability and rules for teaching biblical principles/values in the classroom, citing at least 1 scholarly resources and 1 scriptural references. 30 to 32 points
Paper clearly describes the viability and rules for teaching biblical principles/values in the classroom using either 1 scholarly resource or scriptural reference, but not both. 1 to 29 points
Paper clearly describes the viability and rules for teaching biblical principles/values in the classroom using personal opinion and no other sources. 0 points
The viability and rules regarding teaching biblical principles/values in class is not described.
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Organization 10 points
Application of solid organization (APA headings used and smooth transitions) and completeness with all components, creating a logical and cohesive flow throughout the paper. 9 points
The writing is missing 1 of the following:
Smooth transitions
Logical flow
APA headings 1 to 8 points
The writing is missing 2 of the following:
Smooth transitions
Logical flow
APA headings 0 points
The writing is missing all of the following:
Smooth transitions
Logical flow
APA headings
Mechanics: Grammar and Diction 10 points
Application of solid grammar, punctuation, and spelling standards with no errors within paper. Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective. Writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective. 9 points
The writing contains 1–2 grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language is unclear, awkward, or inappropriate in parts. The writing’s tone is generally appropriate and moderately effective. 1 to 8 points
The writing contains 3–5 grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Language use is largely inaccurate or inappropriate. The writing’s tone is ineffective and/or inappropriate. 0 points
More than 5 grammar, punctuation and/or spelling errors.
Format:
APA Paper
Requirements 10 points
Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines. Title Page, Citations, and Reference Page are correctly formatted. 9 points
Writing follows most formatting guidelines, but 1–2 errors are detected. 1 to 8 points
Writing lacks many elements of correct formatting with 3–5 errors. 0 points
More than 5 errors in APA formatting are present.