Old Testament Exegesis Project Directions Checklist (1 pt each):

_____  Preliminary Proposal

_____  Revised Proposal adequate

_____  Revised Proposal on time

_____  Bibliography required elements present

_____  Bibliography format correct

_____  Self evaluation

_____  Peer evaluation

_____  Writing center

_____  Turnitin

_____  Paper submitted on time

_____  Total Score for Following Directions* /10

 

Old Testament Exegesis Project Rubrick:     Total Score for Paper = _____ /100  (Grade ____ ) = _____ /20

Category

Criteria for A "Excellent"  9.5

Criteria for B       "Good"   8.5

Criteria for C "Average" or "Minimally Satisfactory" 7.5

Criteria for D/F "Unsatisfactory" 6 or less

*Following Directions /10

all directions followed

one direction neglected

2 or 3 directions neglected

4 or more directions neglected

Length

as assigned = -0

1 pg under = -3

2 pgs under =  -6

3 pgs under = -9

Thesis /10

original, creative and important

specific, interesting and significant

vague, broad, uninteresting, insignificant

lacks clear thesis

Argument /10

clear & compelling; counter arguments considered & refuted

convincing, worthwhile thesis sustained

argument is simplistic and obvious, not worth debating

lacks effective argument

Analysis of Biblical Text /10

brilliant and insightful

competent, appropriate, considers larger context

mere restatement of text, or mere summary w/o analysis

does not use biblical text, or uses it inaccurately

Accurate Use of Evidence /10

compelling, optimal, completely accurate 

evidence is adequate and generally accurate

evidence weak, insufficient, often inaccurate

evidence is lacking, or seriously inaccurate

Appropriate Use of Evidence /10

compelling, optimal  fits thesis exactly

evidence is adequate, informative, appropriate

states personal opinion w/o justification; evidence is insufficient or inappropriate

evidence is lacking or generally irrelevant
(unrelated to thesis)

Organization /10

optimally coherent  logical development

coherent with logical development of ideas

inconsistent, unclear

incoherent /confusing

Application /10

profound and interesting – even life-changing

thesis applied accurately and appropriately

application is simplistic and trite – basically boring

application is lacking or inappropriate  -    unrelated to thesis

Style /10

clear, fluid, exciting

clear, well-written

boring

awkward

Grammar and Mechanics /10

flawless

few errors

significant errors, though not overwhelming

errors in spelling, grammar, syntax abound

 

**Grading Criteria [Lewis Hyde’s list (modified), with thanks to Richard Marius’s handbook]
(thesis, use of evidence, organization/structure of argument, counter-argument, grammar/mechanics):

The D or F paper (Unsatisfactory) lacks a clear thesis, or any sort of effective argument.  Paragraphs do not hold together; ideas do not develop from sentence to sentence but are merely repetitive.  The paper is confusing and shows little indication that the writer understands the material being presented.  It is filled with mechanical faults, errors in grammar and spelling.

The C paper (Average, Minimally Satisfactory) has a thesis, but it is vague, broad, or uninteresting.  It advances an argument, but not one that anyone would care to debate.  It states personal opinion without giving adequate justification or defense; supporting evidence is weak, insufficient or inappropriate.  Mechanical faults are present, though not overwhelming.

The B(+) paper (Good) has a thesis that is specific and worth arguing.  The argument is clear and organized, using supporting evidence in a way that is informative and generally convincing.  The paper is competent, mechanically correct, and makes sense throughout.  The reader knows exactly what the author wants to say.

The A paper (Excellent) has all of the good qualities of the B paper, but in addition it is lively, well paced, interesting, even exciting.  The paper has style.  Everything about it seems to fit the thesis exactly.  The thesis is convincing and sustained throughout. Counter-arguments are considered and refuted.  The sure mark of an A paper is that the reader will think about the topic in a new way and will want to tell someone else about it.

 

For Peer Review - rate the following (E=Excellent, G=Good, F=Fair, N=Needs Work).      Reviewer Name: ______________    

Thesis:  Clear? Convincing? Significant? Interesting? Original?                                                                E    G    F    N

Argument:  Organized? Coherent? Sustained? Effective?                                                                            E    G    F    N

Use of Evidence:  Convincing? Refutes counter-arguments? More than simplistic analysis?               E    G    F    N

Use of Sources (Primary and Secondary):  Accurate? Informative? Relevant?                                         E    G    F    N

Style:  Well-written? Readable? Clear? Good transitions? Creative?                                                          E    G    F    N

Mechanics (spelling, grammar, syntax, sentence structure):  Correct?                                                       E    G    F    N

 

 

REL 113 Grade Calculation Worksheet                                                                         Name ____________________________

Attendance     =   ____ /10     ( ____ absences)                                                                                                            

Quizzes           =  ____ /10      (average, dropping lowest)

Assignments   =  ____ /10      (missing ____ )

Test 1 (Pent)   =  ____ /10

Test 2 (Hist)    =  ____ /10

Test 3 (Proph) =  ____ /10

Subtotal           =  ____ /60  =  ______  %  (Grade _____ )

Paper               =  ____ /20  =  ______ /100  (Grade _____  - See Rubrick)

Final Exam      =  ____ /20  = ______ /100  (Grade ______ )

Total                =  _____ /100  (Grade _____ )

+ Extra Credit  =  _____  à  Adjusted Grade _____ )