Final Project, select 1 of the following 2 options

BMIS570 Final Project Grading Rubric
200 Points

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Introduction, Idea Exploration Expansion & Conclusion (60 pts.)

1. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
2. The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose.
3. The conclusion logically derives from the paper’s ideas.
4. The conclusion reviews the major points toward the appropriate audience.
5. The key legal issues are thoroughly presented with rich detail.
6. Written ideas flow in an effective, logical and organized manner. There is a mostly logical progression of claims from introduction to conclusion.

60 to 55 points*

Student’s introduction and written analysis effectively provides advanced background on the topic of the paper.

The central theme or purpose of the paper is emphasized throughout in advanced detail.

The conclusion is well written and logically derives from the paper’s ideas and reviews the major points toward the appropriate audience.

The key legal issues are thoroughly presented in advanced and rich detail.

The written ideas flow in a highly effective, logical and organized manner.
There is an advanced logical progression of claims from introduction to conclusion.

54 to 45 points*

Student’s introduction and written analysis is proficient and provides sufficient background on the topic of the paper.

The central theme or purpose of the paper is
sufficient and the development of theme is emphasized in different areas of the written analysis.

The conclusion is written in a proficient manner and addresses most of the major points and logically draws upon most aspects of the paper’s ideas.

The key legal issues are discussed, presented, and developed in a proficient manner in different areas of the written analysis.

The written ideas flow in a mostly logical and organized manner.
There is a mostly proficient and logical progression of ideas from introduction to conclusion.

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44 to 1 points*

Student’s introduction and written analysis is developmental and medium level. The analysis provides some aspects or minimal background on the topic and major points of the paper.

The central theme or purpose of the paper is developing, disparate and is insufficiently developed throughout the written analysis.

The conclusion is not fully developed and does not fully and logically draw upon most aspects of the paper’s ideas or reviews the major points.

The key legal issues are presented at a medium level of exploration and is not developed in full detail throughout the written analysis.

The written ideas are sometimes unorganized, disconnected and there is not always a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Some sources are authoritative, but, not all.

0 points

No written analysis presented for this requirement.

Foundation of Knowledge (70 pts)

1. All key theories and elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
2. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. Authoritative, persuasive, and statesmanlike voice
3. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic.
4. Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme is present.
5. Research is adequate, contemporary and timely for the topic and relevant industry.
6. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

70 to 60 points*

Student’s written analysis effectively covers all key theories and elements of the assignment topic in an advanced and substantive way.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. The arguments made throughout the paper are clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner.

The major points are stated clearly in an advanced manner and are supported by professional literature or logic. Synthesis of source information is present and advanced in nature. Arguments show logical progressions.

There is a meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme is present.
All sources are authoritative.

The research is current, timely, relevant, and directly applicable to contemporary situation in the industry and topic of discussion.

The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

59 to 50 points*

Student’s written analysis covered most aspects of the key theories and elements presented in proficient manner. It is substantive and provides sufficient background on the topic for the paper.

The content is proficient, mostly accurate, and/or persuasive. The arguments made throughout the paper are adequate, convincing, presenting a satisfactory claim in a distinctive and strong manner.

The major points are stated in an accurate manner and are supported by professional literature or logic.
Synthesis of source information is present and proficient in nature. Arguments show logical progressions.

There is a proficient and effective use of source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic or theme is present. Most sources are authoritative.

The research is progressive, timely, relevant, and mostly applicable to the contemporary situation in the industry and the topic of discussion.

49 to 1 points*

Student’s written analysis provides minimal depth to the topic presented and is developmental in its overall scope. Key theories are absent in the analysis. The analysis ineffectively covers key theories and elements of the assignment topic in an incomplete and non-substantive way.

The content is developmental in nature, contains some non- persuasive elements. The arguments made throughout the paper are not fully adequate, convincing, or present a satisfactory claim in a distinctive or authoritative manner.

The major points are stated in a developing manner and are not always supported by professional literature or logic.

Synthesis of source information is of medium to low quality in nature. Argument shows logical progressions. Some aspects and techniques of argumentation are evident.

There is an insufficient and ineffective use of source material and analytical reasoning to expand upon the topic or theme that is presented. Some sources are not authoritative or authoritative sources are missing.

The research is not fully progressive and/or relevant or fully applicable to the contemporary situation in the industry and the topic of discussion.

0 points

No written analysis presented for this requirement.

Personal Perspective & Biblical Integration (10 pts)

1. Incorporates Biblical Scriptures and Christian Worldview perspective. Draws support from experience and information not available from assigned sources. Compares biblical doctrine and theology to legal subject matter where appropriate.
2. Student integrates his/her own thinking through thought provoking analysis.

10 to 8 points*

Student incorporated specific Biblical Scriptures (at least 4 to 5 minimum) and Christian Worldview perspective throughout the written analysis.

Student presented advanced comparative analysis of biblical doctrine that is related to the legal subject matter being discussed. Student drew a broad base of support from experience and information not available from assigned sources.

Student integrated his/her own thinking through thought provoking analysis.

7 to 5 points*

Student incorporated sufficient Biblical Scriptures (at least 2 to 3) and Christian Worldview perspective in most areas of the written analysis.

Student presented sufficient comparative analysis of biblical doctrine that is related to subject legal matter being discussed. Draws some level of support from experience and information not available from assigned sources.

Student integrated his/her own thinking through thought provoking analysis.

4 to 1 points*

Student incorporated a minimum amount of specific Biblical Scriptures (less than 2) and Christian Worldview perspective throughout the written analysis.

Student presented marginal comparative analysis of biblical doctrine that is related to subject legal matter being discussed.
Student drew some support from experience and information not available from assigned sources.

Biblical integration may or may not be found.

Student integrated a minimum amount of his/her own thinking through thought provoking analysis.

0 points

No written analysis presented for this requirement.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

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Format (30 pts)

1. The paper is at least 16 pages.
2. The layout of the paper is effective, and uses reader-friendly aids where needed.
3. The reference page contains at least 15 scholarly citations.
4. The paper follows current APA format guidelines.
5. The paper is written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.
6. The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas.

30 to 25 points*

The body of the paper is at least 16 pages, separate from the cover page, reference page or other element.

The layout of the paper is highly effective and well-designed and uses reader-friendly aids where needed.

The written analysis of the material presented by the course readings (internal sources) as well as other academically approved sources (external) are utilized in most aspects of the paper.

The reference page contains at least 15 scholarly citations.

The paper meets the current APA guideline and is written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.

The work is original and advanced, giving credit to all borrowed ideas.

24 to 20 points*

The body of the paper is at least 16 pages, separate from the cover page, reference page or other element.

The layout of the paper is good and proficiently designed and uses some reader-friendly aids where needed.

The written analysis of the material presented by the course readings (internal sources) as well as other academically approved sources (external) are utilized in a proficient manner in most aspects of the paper.

The reference page contains some of the requirements of at least 15 scholarly citation, but not fully.

The paper meets most aspects of the current APA guideline.

The paper is written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.
The work is original and proficient, giving credit to most borrowed ideas.

19 to 1 points*

The body of the paper does not meet the criteria of at least 16 pages, separate from the cover page, reference page or other element.

The written analysis of the material presented by the course readings (internal sources) as well as other academically approved sources (external) are not fully city correctly or utilized in most aspects of the paper.

The reference page contains some of the requirements of at least 15 scholarly citations, but, is insufficient.

The paper (does not) fully meet the current APA guidelines and is (or is not) written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, is double-spaced, and has irregular margins.

The work lacks full originality and proficiency and does not give credit to all borrowed ideas.

0 points

No written analysis presented for this requirement

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling (10 pts)

1. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct

10 to 8 points*

The written analysis cohesive and there was no grammar or spelling issues found.

7 to 5 points*

The written analysis was proficient and there were few grammar or spelling issues found.

4 to 1 points*

The written analysis contained some grammar and spelling issues. Grammar or spelling issues were notable but did not prevent the reader from understanding the key aspects of the paper.

0 points

No written analysis presented for this requirement

Readability/Style (20 pts)

1. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
2. Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong and varied structure.
3. Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought.
4. Words used are precise and unambiguous.
5. Ideas flow in a logical sequence.
6. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow
7. Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

20 to 18 points*

The writing analysis includes sentences that are written at a highly advanced level, complete, clear, and concise.

The sentences are well-constructed
with consistently strong and varied structure.

The sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought.

The words used are precise and unambiguous throughout the paper.

The written ideas flow in a highly logical and well-organized manner.

Paragraph transitions are present, highly logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

17 to 12 points*

The writing analysis includes sentences that are proficient in nature, relatively complete, clear and concise.

The sentences are sufficiently well-constructed with consistently strong and varied structure.

The sentence transitions are sufficiently present and direct the flow of thought.

The words used are detailed and explicit in most aspects of the paper.

The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow and emphasizes the central theme or purpose.

Paragraph transitions are evident, reasonable, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

11 to 1 points*

The writing analysis includes sentences that are developmental in nature, and contains instances of incomplete and unclear thought, and that are not always concise.

The sentences are not always constructed or involves inconsistent, and varied structure. Some sentence transitions are not present and does not always direct the flow of thought.

The words used are not always precise and are ambiguous at times.

The structure of the paper is intermittent and has some disconnections in terms of clarity and is not always easy to follow or does not always and emphasize the central theme or purpose.

Paragraph transitions are not always evident, acceptable, or fully direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

0 points*

No written analysis presented for this requirement

Total Points

/ 200

*Please see the Levels of Achievement Points spreadsheet for standardized point values based off your school/department’s grading scale.

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