101 Vocation Essay Grading Protocol
04 December 2009
| A. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS |
| Submitted on or before due date? |
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No __ - 05%/day |
Comment: |
| Notes submitted with essay? |
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No __ - 50% |
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| Notes show edits from synthesis? |
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No __ - 05% |
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| Reflection/Evaluation section includes: |
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| Thoughtful answer to Q1 |
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No __ - 05% |
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| Thoughtful answer to Q2 |
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No __ - 05% |
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| More than 3 careless mistakes? |
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Yes __ -100% |
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| Adjustments to grade? |
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Yes __ |
If yes, how much? |
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B. CRITIQUE OF CONTENT & PRESENTATION |
| Coherence & Organization |
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| Introduction | |
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| Thesis stating theology of work |
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| Logical progression of supporting arguments |
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| Explicit connections between Parts 1–2 |
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| Conclusion |
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| Coherence & Organization Subtotal |
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/20 |
| Definitions & Diction |
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| Career | |
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| Human |
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| Person |
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| Vocation |
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| Work |
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| Careful and consistent use of terms as defined |
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| Definitions & Diction Subtotal |
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/24 |
| Breadth of Evidence |
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| Incorporates course material and pertinent outside readings: |
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| Handout on the "Doctrine of
Creation" |
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| Handout on "Original Sin" |
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| Textbook(s) and the Bible |
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| Other pertinent theological materials |
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| Breadth of Evidence Subtotal |
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/16 |
| Quality of Evidence & Argumentation |
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| Careful use of prior research |
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| Clarity and precision in expression |
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| Concise presentation |
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| Confrontation of objections to thesis |
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| Depth of development of argument |
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| Proper crediting of non-original material |
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| Quality of Evidence & Argumentation Subtotal |
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/24 |
| Formalities |
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| Grammar & Syntax |
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| Orthography, Punctuation, Typography |
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| Proper formatting: |
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| Lines are single-spaced throughout the assignment |
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| 12-point font is used throughout, including footnotes |
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| Citations in correct CMS format |
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| CMS footnotes used throughout the assignment |
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| Formalities Subtotal |
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/16 |
| Total for Part B |
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| Less any adjustments from Part A |
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| Total Score for Paper |
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