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Laws, Morals, Ethics, Religious Beliefs – Rubric Total 225 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less than
Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent
Discussion Regarding
the Similarities
Between Laws, Morals,
Ethics, and Religious
Beliefs
Research Based
Discussion Regarding
the Similarities Between
Laws, Morals, Ethics, and
Religious Beliefs
0 points
A research based
discussion regarding the
similarities between
laws, morals, ethics, and
religious beliefs is not
present
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.
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.
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is outdated.
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.
Discussion Regarding
the Differences
Between Law
Research Based
Discussion Regarding
the Differences Between
Laws, Morals, Ethics, and
Religious Beliefs
0 points
A research based
discussion regarding the
differences between
laws, morals, ethics, and
religious beliefs is not
present.
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
not present or is
inappropriate.
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.
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is outdated.
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.
Research Based
Discussion Regarding
How Each of Those
Forces Affects the
Behavior of Individuals
Research Based
Discussion Regarding
How Each of Those
Forces Affects the
Behavior of Individuals
0 points
A research based
discussion regarding
how each of those forces
affects the behavior of
individuals is not
present.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion of How Each
of Those Forces
Influence Personal
Behavior
Discussion of How Each
of Those Forces
Influence Personal
Behavior
0 points
A discussion regarding
of how each of those
forces influence
personal behavior is not
present.
16.43 points
A discussion regarding
of how each of those
forces influence
personal behavior is
incomplete, illogical, or
lacking reasoned
support.
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.
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.
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.
Synthesis and
Argument
0 points 16.43 points 18.45 points 20.48 points 22.5 points
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Synthesis and Argument
No synthesis of source
information is evident.
Statement of purpose is
not followed to a
justifiable conclusion.
The conclusion does not
support the claim made.
Argument is incoherent
and uses non-credible
sources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thesis Development
and Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any
discernible overall
purpose or organizing
claim.
16.43 points
Thesis and/or main claim
are insufficiently
developed and/or vague;
purpose is not clear.
18.45 points
Thesis and/or main claim
are apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
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.
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.
Mechanics of Writing
Mechanics of Writing
0 points
Mechanical errors are
pervasive enough that
they impede
communication of
meaning. Inappropriate
word choice and/or
sentence construction
are used.
8.21 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors
distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language choice
(register), sentence
structure, and/or word
choice are present.
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.
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.
11.25 points
Writer is clearly in
command of standard,
written, academic
English.
APA Format
APA Format
0 points
Required format is rarely
followed correctly. No
reference page is
included. No in-text
citations are used.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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