Course Rubrics
4.5 Written Assignment Grading Criteria:
The grading of the Written Assignment will be based on the PMPP Standard Rubric:
| Syntax and Spelling: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emerging (0 to 6 points) | Developing (7 to 8 points) | Mastering (9 to 10 points) |
| Student appears to not have checked for spelling and grammatical errors. Sentence structure is difficult to follow. Basic composition rules may not be followed. APA formatting has errors. | There are limited minor errors in spelling or grammar. The content may not flow smoothly and may be disjointed in thought and application. APA formatting is adequate. | There is either no errors or just a minor error in spelling or grammar. The content flows well and are a solid example of proper composition elements of style. APA formatting is exemplary. |
| Thorough Answers to Assignment: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emerging (0 to 21 points) | Developing (22 to 30 points) | Mastering (31 to 35 points) |
| Student may have simply just answered the assignment demonstrating limited knowledge of the content, lacked depth, and offered limited (or no) sources. Major points of the assignment are not developed. | Student answered the minimum of the assignment and offered undeveloped use of sources. They may need to cultivate some portion(s) of the assignment more in order to head toward mastery. | Student has clearly mastered the assignment content and properly used sources to thoroughly prove their thesis Content is clear and concise, without being too wordy; finishing with a great conclusion. |
| Personalization/Examples: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emerging (0 to 21 points) | Developing (22 to 25 points) | Mastering (26 to 30 points) |
| Student offers shallow or no personal examples to support their thesis. | Student shows personalization, but may be offering ‘someone else’s story’ or one that doesn’t fit the assignment. Application of the content may not be thoroughly explained (to fit their thesis). | Student offers are least one strong example from personal experience, and fits well with their thesis and conclusion. Impact on faith may be included in the answer. |
| Professional Presentation: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emerging (0 to 9 points) | Developing (10 to 12 points) | Mastering (13 to 15 points) |
| Paper is offered in an acceptable presentation but lacks consistent formatting. Paragraphs are too large. Word choice may not be appropriate for the ‘business style’ required for this course. Overall appearance detracts from the content. | Paper is better than an ‘acceptable’ presentation. Paragraph size is appropriate (limited to 4 sentences each) and word choice is fitting. Overall appearance is on the brink of greatness. | Paper is very professional looking. Paragraphs are well formulated. Excellent word choice and appearance add to the overall content. Total appearance is exceptional. |
| Sources: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emerging (0 to 5 points) | Developing (6 to 8 points) | Mastering (9 to 10 points) |
| Student use of citation(s) does not comply with the assignment minimums; and sources are (just) from textbooks. | Student uses minimum quantity of required citations, but a majority are from the textbook(s). | Sources are rarely from textbooks and often from creative sources. |
4.6 FAR Centre Participation Grading Criteria:
Using the TWU general guide to grading found in the syllabus, the Facilitator will provide a score (and any applicable feedback) to the Instructor, namely, an evaluation of each student’s participation in the Unit sessions. Since these cannot be made up, attendance is mandatory.
For the Facilitator feedback, scoring is based on the below rubric.
1) Attendance: 0 points for an absence, 10 for being late, and 25 for full attendance.
2) Attentiveness, up to 25 points.
3) Quality of class & small group discussions, up to 25 points.
4) Quality of presentations, up to 25 points. In the event of group presentations, the group will share the same score.
Plus, you will submit a Unit Recap Status Report (uploaded onto Moodle). You can score up to 100 points for this.