Soteria Paper
Grading Protocol
Last update:2 May 2006

A. Preliminary Considerations
Agrees with negotiated choice? No Yes Comment:
Submitted on or before due date? No Yes Comment:
Adjustments to grade? No Yes If "yes," how much?

B. CRITIQUE OF CONTENT & PRESENTATION
Organization
1 2 3 4 5  
Introduction          
Thesis Statement          
Proper Paragraphing          
Sentence Structure          
Conclusion          
Subtotal
 
Format
1 2 3 4 5  
Bibliography          
Citations          
Orthography          
Punctuation          
Typography          
Subtotal
 
Content/Clarity
1 2 3 4 5  
Definitions of terms          
Logical Progression of Argument          
Depth of Development of Argument          
Breadth of Evidence (from the canonical gospels and extra-canonical sources, if desired)          
 Completeness of Evidence                
Subtotal
 
Interest/Accuracy
1 2 3 4 5  
Confrontation of Objections to Thesis          
Focus on Jesus' Historical Words & Deeds          
Interaction with Course Ideas          
New Ideas or New Use of Old Ideas          
Succinct Presentation          
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Total for Part B

Less any adjustments from Part A
 
Total Score for Paper
= A    B    C    D    F