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Discussion Board Graduate Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Biblical Application

16 to 17.5 points:

One separate post (3-5 sentences) thoroughly discusses and applies Biblical principles such as natural law, inalienable rights, sphere sovereignty/covenant, the Sin/Crime distinction and the institutional separation of Church and State as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

14.5 to 15.5 points:

One separate post (3-5 sentences) somewhat discusses and applies Biblical principles such as natural law, inalienable rights, sphere sovereignty/covenant, the Sin/Crime distinction and the institutional separation of Church and State as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

1 to 14 points:

Separate post (3-5 sentences) often fails to discuss and apply Biblical principles such as natural law, inalienable rights, sphere sovereignty/covenant, the Sin/Crime distinction and the institutional separation of Church and State as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 points

Not present

Constitutional Application

16 to 17.5 points:

One separate post (3-5 sentences) thoroughly references and applies the enumerated powers, Articles and Amendments from the Constitution which are relevant to the assigned policy area as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates a detailed understanding of ideas from required sources.

14.5 to 15.5 points:

One separate post (3-5 sentences) somewhat references and applies the enumerated powers, Articles and Amendments from the Constitution which are relevant to the assigned policy area as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates a general understanding of ideas from required sources.

1 to 14 points:

One separate post (3-5 sentences) often fails to reference and apply the enumerated powers, Articles and Amendments from the Constitution which are relevant to the assigned policy area as related to the topic of the week.

Work demonstrates an inadequate understanding of ideas from required sources.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Sources

7.5 to 8 points:

All required sources from Modules/Weeks 1–2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned module/week are cited.

6.5 to 7 points:

Most of the required sources from Modules/Weeks 1–2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned module/week are cited.

1 to 6 points:

Few of the required sources from Modules/Weeks 1–2 (must include the "Biblical Principles of Government" article), Scripture, and the required readings and presentations from the assigned module/week are cited.

0 points

Not present

Netiquette, Grammar, Spelling, & APA

6.5 to 7 points:

Sources are cited and listed in current APA format.

Proper, netiquette, grammar, and spelling are used throughout all posts, avoids the use of texting and improper abbreviations.

5.5 to 6 points:

Sources are generally cited and listed in current APA format.

For the most part, proper, netiquette, grammar, and spelling are used throughout all posts, avoids the use of texting and improper abbreviations.

1 to 5 points:

Numerous deficiencies with respect to proper APA, grammar, spelling, and netiquette.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/50