EDUC 665
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria
Content Advanced
Discussion of 34 to 36 points
Assigned Topic Excellent details and
examples are provided. The
author discusses all required
elements, and balances the
discussion with a similar
amount of content for each
required item.
Analysis and 33 to 35 points
Critique A thoughtful, focused, in-
depth analysis of the topic is
presented. The author displays
mastery of the topic of student
engagement.
Practical 16 to 17 points
Application Practical application
describing the information
learned with good personal
insight for application or
future use in higher education.
Levels of Achievement
Proficient
31 to 33 points
The required elements are
discussed in a proficient manner.
Some of the information is
incomplete or unclear. The
author provides some details and
examples.
30 to 32 points
Information provides reasonable
support for a critique. It displays
evidence of a basic analysis. A
strong understanding of
engagement is evidenced.
15 points
Applies most of the information
learned appropriately with some
personal insight for application or
future use.
Developing Not Present
1 to 30 points 0 points
The required elements are Not present
poorly developed. Most of
the information is incomplete.
The author does not provide
sufficient details or examples.
1 to 29 points 0 points
Information supports a Not present
critique. Analysis is basic and
general. Reader gains few
insights. The author displays a
weak understanding of
student engagement.
1 to 14 points 0 points
Applies some of the Not present
information learned
appropriately with little
personal insight for
application or future use.
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Biblical 16 to 17 points
Worldview
Relevant biblical principles
and perspectives from a
biblical worldview are
included. The author provides
at least 1 relevant scripture
passage for this topic.
Structure Advanced
Spelling, 14 to 15 points
Grammar, and Correct spelling, grammar,
Sentence and sentence structure are
Structure used throughout the essay.
There are 0–2 errors that
distract the reader from the
content.
Current APA 14 to 15 points
Format There are 0–1 minor errors in
Compliance current APA format in the
required items: title page,
abstract page, margins, font
type and size, line spacing,
headings, citations, and
references.
Word Count and 14 to 15 points
References The body of the paper is 5
pages. The paper includes at
least 5 references in addition
to the Bible.
15 points
A biblical worldview is presented
with supporting scripture,
however some of the information
is incomplete or unclear. The
author provides some details and
examples.
Proficient
13 points
There are 3–5 errors in spelling,
grammar, or sentence structure
that distract the reader from the
content.
13 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in
current APA format in the
required items.
13 points
The body of the paper is 4 pages.
The paper includes only 4
references in addition to the
Bible.
1 to 14 points
Application of a biblical
worldview is poorly
developed. Most of the
information is incomplete.
The author does not provide
details or examples.
Developing
1 to 12 points
There are 6–10 errors in
spelling, grammar, or
sentence structure that distract
the reader from the content.
1 to 12 points
There are more than 3 errors
in current APA format in the
required items.
1 to 12 points
The body of the paper is less
than 4 pages. The paper
includes less than 4
references.
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0 points
Not present
Not Present
0 points
There are more than 10
errors in the spelling,
grammar, or sentence
structure that distract the
reader from the content.
0 points
A title page is not
present and/or there are
more than 5 errors in
current APA format in
the required items.
0 points
Not present
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