101 Vocation Essay Grading Protocol
Last update:04 December 2009
A. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
Submitted on or before due date? Yes __ No __  - 05%/day Comment:
Notes submitted with essay? Yes __ No __  - 50%  
Notes show edits from synthesis? Yes __ No __  - 05%  
Reflection/Evaluation section includes:  
Thoughtful answer to Q1 Yes __ No __  - 05%  
Thoughtful answer to Q2 Yes __ No __  - 05%  
More than 3 careless mistakes? No  __ Yes __ -100%  
Adjustments to grade? No  __ Yes __ If yes, how much? -
B. CRITIQUE OF CONTENT & PRESENTATION
Coherence & Organization 0 1 2 3 4  
Introduction            
Thesis stating theology of work            
Logical progression of supporting arguments            
Explicit connections between Parts 1–2            
Conclusion            
Coherence & Organization Subtotal   /20
Definitions & Diction 0 1 2 3 4  
Career          
Human          
Person          
Vocation          
Work          
Careful and consistent use of terms as defined          
Definitions & Diction Subtotal   /24
Breadth of Evidence 0 1 2 3 4  
Incorporates course material and pertinent outside readings:            
Handout on the "Doctrine of Creation"            
Handout on "Original Sin"            
Textbook(s) and the Bible            
Other pertinent theological materials            
Breadth of Evidence Subtotal   /16
Quality of Evidence & Argumentation 0 1 2 3 4  
Careful use of prior research            
Clarity and precision in expression            
Concise presentation            
Confrontation of objections to thesis            
Depth of development of argument            
Proper crediting of non-original material            
Quality of Evidence & Argumentation Subtotal   /24
Formalities 0 1 2 3 4  
Grammar & Syntax            
Orthography, Punctuation, Typography            
Proper formatting: 0   1   2  
Lines are single-spaced throughout the assignment            
12-point font is used throughout, including footnotes            
Citations in correct CMS format            
CMS footnotes used throughout the assignment            
Formalities Subtotal   /16
Total for Part B  
Less any adjustments from Part A -
Total Score for Paper