REL 260WI—From Gospel to Apocalypse

Interpretation Paper #2
Final Paper Assignment Checklist + Grading Rubric

ASSIGNMENT: The final draft of Interpretation Paper #2 is worth 75 points. It will be evaluated
based on the rubric below. It should meet all of the requirements of the original Interpretation Paper
#2 Assignment sheet (on Blackboard). Your paper should also include a cover sheet with a
paragraph that explains what changes you made in your final draft based on the feedback you
received from your peer-review partner and Dr. Murphy (and then the following essay should
demonstrate that you actually did make those changes!). Please review and USE the following checklist +
rubric carefully to make sure you meet all criteria to the best of your ability. Upload this paper to BB
by no later than Friday, April 27th @ 11:59PM.

CHECKLIST—PLEASE USE ME J

1. Does my paper have a cover sheet with a paragraph that that explains what changes I made in
my final draft based on the feedback I received from my peer-review partner and Dr. Murphy?
___

2. Did I make those changes in my final paper? ___

a. For example, did I accept/reject any changes made by Dr. Murphy in my rough draft?
Y/N
b. Or, in another example, did Dr. Murphy give me feedback in my Outline Assignment
that I didn’t do in the Rough Draft assignment and now still isn’t in the Final Draft?
Y/N
i. If you answered “No” to b), Dr. Murphy strongly recommends that you do
those things before you submit your paper.

3. Did I properly format my paper according to the directions (Times New Roman 12 pt. font,
double-spaced, underlined thesis statement)? ___

4. Did I review both the “How to Cite” and “How to Get an A” documents on our BB site,
making changes as needed? ___

5. Have I used ALL of the required sources in my paper, including:

a. NOAB Notes at least 3x ___
b. Anchor Bible Dictionary or New Interpreter’s Bible Dictionary entry ___
c. Peer-reviewed article from ATLA ___
d. Article from www.bibleodyssey.com ___

6. Have I cited those sources appropriately (using Chicago throughout my paper AND followed
the correct format for Chicago citation in my bibliography)? ___
a. Did I cite in-text by using (Author’s Last Name, Page Number)? ___
b. If I’m not sure about other citation/formatting issues, did I check here
(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/01/)? ___
 A (75/75) B (68/75) C (59/75) D-F (51/75 or
below 50/75)
Cover Page w/ Clearly written and shows
Paragraph on engagement with both the
Revision peer review partner’s
feedback and Dr. 1 criteria not met Somehow 2 criteria Did not do it
Murphy’s feedback not met yet still there
is a cover page …

Thesis Clearly defined and

statement interesting

Related to the following 1 criteria not met 2 criteria not met 3 or more criteria not
material (effectively met
addresses topic)

At end of intro
Body Body paragraphs are
related to the thesis and
support the argument of
the paper
No or almost no text
Body paragraphs use all of 1 criteria not met 2 criteria not met at all OR 3 criteria
the REQUIRED sources not met OR obvious
to make the argument and plagiarism
are properly cited in-text

No evidence of plagiarism
Grammar & Grammar, sentences,
Language Use vocabulary are accurate,
clear, and appropriate for
academic writing Mostly accurate, Many errors, Serious errors, lack of
clear, and appropriate inappropriate usage, clarity, and
The paper follows the and meaning is clear or meaning is unclear inappropriate usage
instructions on the “How at times
to Get An A” handout
from BB
Mechanics & Correct spacing, spelling,
Format punctuation, capitalization Mostly correct Many errors with Serious errors with
mechanics mechanics mechanics
Use of Chicago in-text
citation and properly Mostly correct Many errors with Serious errors with
formatted bibliography format format format

1” margins, 12 point
Times New Roman font,
double spaced

Questions?
Email kelly.murphy@cmich.edu J