Laws, Morals, Ethics, Religious Beliefs - Rubric Collapse All

Discussion Regarding the Similarities Between Laws, Morals, Ethics, and

45 points
Religious Beliefs
Criteria Description
Research Based Discussion Regarding the Similarities Between Laws, Morals, Ethics,
and Religious Beliefs

5. Excellent 45 points

A research based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is thorough, detailed, and insightful. It is supported by
sufficient current scholarly research.

4. Good 40.95 points

A research based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is complete and thorough. It is supported by sufficient
scholarly research, some of which is outdated.

3. Satisfactory 36.9 points

A research based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is present, but may be somewhat flawed or remains cursory. It
is supported by little or antiquated scholarly research.

2. Less than Satisfactory 32.85 points

A research based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. Supportive research is
not present or is inappropriate.

Discussion Regarding the Differences Between Law 45 points

Criteria Description
Research Based Discussion Regarding the Differences Between Laws, Morals, Ethics,
and Religious Beliefs

5. Excellent 45 points

A research based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is thorough, detailed, and insightful. It is supported by
sufficient, current scholarly research.
 4. Good 40.95 points

A research based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is complete and thorough. It is supported by sufficient
scholarly research, some of which is outdated.

3. Satisfactory 36.9 points

A research based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is present, but may be somewhat flawed or remains cursory. It
is supported by little or antiquated scholarly research.

2. Less than Satisfactory 32.85 points

A research based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics,
and religious beliefs is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. Supportive research is
Research Based Discussion Regarding How Each of Those Forces Affects
45 points
the Behavior of Individuals
Criteria Description
Research Based Discussion Regarding How Each of Those Forces Affects the Behavior
of Individuals

5. Excellent 45 points

A research based discussion regarding how each of those forces affects the
behavior of individuals is thorough, detailed, and insightful. It is supported by
sufficient, current scholarly research.

4. Good 40.95 points

A research based discussion how each of those forces affects the behavior of
individuals is complete and thorough. It is supported by sufficient scholarly
research, some of which is outdated.

3. Satisfactory 36.9 points

A research based discussion regarding how each of those forces affects the
behavior of individuals is present, but may be somewhat flawed or remains cursory.
It is supported by little or antiquated scholarly research.

2. Less than Satisfactory 32.85 points

A research based discussion regarding how each of those forces affects the
behavior of individuals is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. Supportive
research is not present or is inappropriate.
 Discussion of How Each of Those Forces Influence Personal Behavior 22.5 points

Criteria Description
Discussion of How Each of Those Forces Influence Personal Behavior

5. Excellent 22.5 points

A discussion regarding of how each of those forces influence personal behavior is

thorough, detailed, and insightful. Support is sufficient and current.

4. Good 20.48 points

A discussion regarding of how each of those forces influence personal behavior is

thorough and well-reasoned. Support is sufficient but some sources are outdated.

3. Satisfactory 18.45 points

A discussion regarding of how each of those forces influence personal behavior is

presented and complete. The reasoning may be somewhat flawed. Support is
minimal or antiquated.

2. Less than Satisfactory 16.43 points

A discussion regarding of how each of those forces influence personal behavior is

incomplete, illogical, or lacking reasoned support.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A discussion regarding of how each of those forces influence personal behavior is

Synthesis and Argument 22.5 points

Criteria Description
Synthesis and Argument

5. Excellent 22.5 points

Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and

convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All
sources are authoritative.

4. Good 20.48 points

Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical

progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth
 progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.

3. Satisfactory 18.45 points

Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but

may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of
claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used
are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. Less than Satisfactory 16.43 points

Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient

justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious
flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Thesis Development and Purpose 22.5 points

Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent 22.5 points

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained
within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good 20.48 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory 18.45 points

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less than Satisfactory 16.43 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not
clear.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Mechanics of Writing 11.25 points

Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing

5. Excellent 11.25 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good 10.24 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety
of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

3. Satisfactory 9.23 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the
reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

2. Less than Satisfactory 8.21 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of

meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

APA Format 11.25 points

Criteria Description
APA Format

5. Excellent 11.25 points

The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are
complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

4. Good 10.24 points

Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct
quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is
appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

3. Satisfactory 9.23 points

Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover
page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources
used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are
present.

2. Less than Satisfactory 8.21 points

Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting
is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently
used.

Total 225 points