SCI 115SC Is Evolution True? Term Paper Rubric Elements Criteria Pts No Evidence (little to no evidence of element) Inadequate (does not meet expectations; performance is substandard) Needs Improvement (works towards meeting expectations; performance needs improvement Adequate (meets expectations; performance is satisfactory) High Quality (Exceeds expectations; performance is outstanding) Correctness of Content (30 points) There is little to no evidence of correct facts. 0-6 points Many of the facts are wrong. 7-12 points Some facts are wrong. 13-18 points Technical details are generally correct. 19-24 points All facts are correct, and the technical explanation is both concise and complete. 25-30 points /30 Completeness (30 points) No attempt at addressing the assigned writing tasks; engagement of readings is not evident. 0-6 points Little attempt to address the assigned writing tasks; poor attempt to engage course materials and readings. 7-12 points Addressed the tasks but provided few details and little evidence of engagement with course materials and readings. Minimal and/or weak individual response to/assessment of course materials and readings, e.g., nothing beyond unsubstantiated opinions. 13-18 points Addressed the tasks, but left out some details. Engagement with course readings and materials is evident. Substantiated individual response to/assessment of course materials and readings. 19-24 points Addressed all tasks completely. Engagement with course materials and readings is clear. Substantiated individual responses to and critical assessment of course materials and readings suggestive of implications, relevancy, pertinence, significance, import, etc. 25-30 points /30 Organization (20 points) There is little or no organization of the paper’s contents. 0-4 points There appears to be some organization of the paper’s contents. 5-8 points Organization of the paper is apparent but difficult to follow due to inadequate transitions and/or rambling format. 9-12 points The paper can be easily followed. A combination of the following is apparent: basic transitions are used; a structured format is used. 13-16 points The paper can be easily followed. A combination of the following is apparent: effective transitions are used; a professional format is used. 17-20 points /20 References and citations (10 points) There are no in-text citations, no reference list and direct quotations are used frequently. 0-2 points Few to no in-text citations, reference list is not properly formatted, and/or uses direct quotations. 3-4 points The paper makes several mistakes on in- text citations, references, or direct quotations. 5-6 points The paper is missing in- text citations ...

1. SCI 115SC Is Evolution True? Term Paper Rubric
Elements
Criteria Pts
No Evidence (little to no
evidence of element)
Inadequate (does not
meet expectations;
performance is
substandard)
Needs Improvement
(works towards meeting
expectations;
performance needs
improvement
Adequate (meets
expectations;
performance is
satisfactory)
High Quality (Exceeds
expectations;

2. performance is
outstanding)
Correctness of
Content
(30 points)
There is little to no
evidence of correct
facts.
0-6 points
Many of the facts are
wrong.
7-12 points
Some facts are wrong.
13-18 points
Technical details are
generally correct.
19-24 points
All facts are correct, and
the technical explanation
is both concise and

3. complete.
25-30 points
/30
Completeness
(30 points)
No attempt at
addressing the assigned
writing tasks;
engagement of readings
is not evident.
0-6 points
Little attempt to address
the assigned writing
tasks; poor attempt to
engage course materials
and readings.
7-12 points

4. Addressed the tasks but
provided few details and
little evidence of
engagement with course
materials and readings.
Minimal and/or weak
individual response
to/assessment of course
materials and readings,
e.g., nothing beyond
unsubstantiated
opinions.
13-18 points
Addressed the tasks, but
left out some details.
Engagement with course
readings and materials
is evident. Substantiated
individual response
to/assessment of course
materials and readings.
19-24 points
Addressed all tasks
completely. Engagement
with course materials
and readings is clear.
Substantiated individual
responses to and critical
assessment of course

5. materials and readings
suggestive of
implications, relevancy,
pertinence, significance,
import, etc.
25-30 points
/30
Organization
(20 points)
There is little or no
organization of the
paper’s contents.
0-4 points
There appears to be
some organization of the
paper’s contents.
5-8 points
Organization of the
paper is apparent but
difficult to follow due to
inadequate transitions
and/or rambling format.

6. 9-12 points
The paper can be easily
followed. A combination
of the following is
apparent: basic
transitions are used; a
structured format is
used.
13-16 points
The paper can be easily
followed. A combination
of the following is
apparent: effective
transitions are used; a
professional format is
used.
17-20 points
/20
References
and citations
(10 points)
There are no in-text
citations, no reference
list and direct quotations
are used frequently.
0-2 points

7. Few to no in-text
citations, reference list is
not properly formatted,
and/or uses direct
quotations.
3-4 points
The paper makes
several mistakes on in-
text citations,
references, or direct
quotations.
5-6 points
The paper is missing in-
text citations OR a
reference list OR
includes direct
quotations OR does not
have proper APA format.
7-8 points
The paper includes
properly formatted in-
text citations and
references (APA style)
and direct quotations are
generally avoided.
9-10 points
/10
Grammar and

8. Mechanics
(10 points)
There is little to no
evidence of proper
grammar usage and
mechanics.
0-2 points
Sentences and
paragraphs difficult to
read and understand
due to poor use of
grammar or mechanics.
3-4 points
The paper contains
numerous grammatical
and mechanical errors.
5-6 points
The paper contains
minimal grammatical or
mechanical errors.
7-8 points
The paper is clear and
concise and contains no
grammatical or
mechanical errors.

9. 9-10 points
/10
NBST 610
Exegetical Paper Instructions
You must submit an Exegetical Paper on a passage of your
choosing. The instructor will provide a list of possible passages
from which you may choose. The paper must follow current
Turabian format. The paper must be 2,500–4,250 words (Note:
Your title page, table of contents, and bibliography are not
included as part of your total word count). You must include at
least 7 scholarly sources (Note: Your textbooks do not count
toward this total). Proper citation and use of sources is
expected. You will also be graded on style and content.
You will find instructions for a basic exegetical paper in
Appendix 2 of the textbook Grasping God’s Word. Submit a
.doc or .docx file of your paper by uploading it to Blackboard.
Submit your paper as an attachment rather than pasting it into
the comments box.
See the Exegetical Paper Grading Rubric for details on how the
paper will be evaluated.
Submit your paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 7.
NBST 610
Exegetical Paper Passages
You may choose 1 of the following passages to use for your
Exegetical Paper. Do not use a passage not indicated on the list

10. below, and once you have chosen a passage, you must use the
full passage.
1. Judges 11:29-40
2. Psalm 137
3. Isaiah 6:1-13
4. Jeremiah 20:7-18
5. Luke 15:11-32
6. Luke 24:13-35
7. John 7:53-8:11
8. John 14:1-15
9. Romans 7:7-25
10. Galatians 4:21-31
11. Galatians 5:1-12
12. Ephesians 5:22-33
13. Ephesians 6:10-20
14. Colossians 1:21-29
15. Hebrews 6:1-8 (pay attention to context)
16. Hebrews 10:26-31
17. 1 John 5:13-21
18. Revelation 1:12-20

11. If you wish to use a passage other than the ones listed above,
you must contact your instructor for permission.
Grading Rubric for Exegetical Passage and Bibliography Paper
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
70%
Advanced 92-100%
Proficient 84-91%
Developing 1-83%
Not present
Content
7 points
The passage selection is clearly stated and obvious to the
instructor. Seven or more scholarly and credible sources are
cited in the bibliography.
6 points
The passage selection is stated and made available to the
instructor. A minimum of seven credible sources are cited in the
bibliography.
1 to 5 points
The passage selection is not clearly stated. There are less than
seven sources cited in the bibliography. Two or more of the
sources are not scholarly and credible.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced 92-100%
Proficient 84-91%
Developing 1-83%
Not present
Thread: Grammar and Spelling, Turabian formatting

12. 3 points
Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete,
clear, and concise.
Bibliographic references are cited in current Turabian format.
2 points
Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented
as well. Bibliographic references are cited with some Turabian
formatting.
1 point
Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete
or unclear. Bibliographic references are minimally or not cited
in current Turabian format.
0 points
Not present
Instructor’s Comments
UE SLO RUBRIC
Name Cheryl Kozina
Date 4/4/18
Performance Levels
SLOs Criteria No Evidence Partial Evidence Solid Evidence
SCW1.1 Explain both the process of evolution by
natural selection and the evidence for

13. evolution from paleontology, genetics,
molecular biology, comparative
embryology, comparative anatomy,
physiology, biogeography, and geology.
30 points
Evidence provided for evolution
includes less than 2 of the
following: paleontology,
genetics, molecular biology,
comparative embryology,
comparative anatomy,
physiology, biogeography, and
geology. OR Partial evidence is
provided for evolution (2-7
supporting points), but the
process of evolution by natural
selection is not described. 0
Evidence provided for evolution

14. includes between 2 and 7 of the
following: paleontology,
genetics, molecular biology,
comparative embryology,
comparative anatomy,
physiology, biogeography, and
geology. OR Thorough evidence
is provided for evolution (7-8
supporting points), but the
process of evolution by natural
selection is not described. 15
Process of evolution by natural
selection is correctly explained
and the evidence provided for
evolution includes at least 7/8 of
the following: paleontology,
genetics, molecular biology,
comparative embryology,

15. comparative anatomy,
physiology, biogeography, and
geology. 30
SCW1.3 Evaluate the theory of evolution using
the scientific method. 10 points
Scientific method is not applied
to support the theory of
evolution. 0
Applies the scientific method to
evolution/natural selection, but
misses or skips some steps. 5
Explicitly states the scientific
method and applies it to
evolution/natural selection. 10
CT1.1 Interpret evidence for evolution for
intended and unintended meaning. 10
points
No attempt at interpreting the
evidence for evolution that

16. includes analysis of intended
and unintended meaning. 0
Evidence of evolution is
interpreted, however, a thorough
analysis of intended and
unintended meaning is not fully
realized. 5
Interpretation of the evidence
for evolution includes analysis
of intended and unintended
meaning. 10
CT1.2 Assess different points of view,
assumptions, and/or arguments
regarding evolution. 10 points
No assessment of different
points of view, assupmtions,
and/or arguments regarding
evolution are made. 0

17. An attempt is made to assess
different points of view,
assumptions, and/or arguments
regarding evolution, however,
this assessment is limited.5
Multiple different points of
view, assumptions, and/or
arguments regarding evolution
are presented. 10
CT1.3 Support your personal viewpoint on
evolution using criteria/evidence. 20
points
No conclusions are drawn
AND/OR the student's personal
viewpoint on evolution is not
included. 0
Paper is summarized in the
conclusion section by including

18. the student's personal viewpoint
on evolution, however, it is not
supported by criteria/evidence.
10
Paper is summarized in the
conclusion section by including
the student's personal viewpoint
on evolution, supported by
criteria/evidence. 20
Readability Rules of grammar, spelling and
punctuation are followed. Sentences
well-constructed, complete, clear and
concise. Paragraphs well-constructed,
complete, clear and concise. 10 points
Some violations of rules of
grammar, spelling and/or
punctuation. AND Sentences are
not well-constructed, complete,
clear and concise. AND

19. Paragraphs are not well-
constructed, complete, clear and
concise. 0
Some violations of rules of
grammar, spelling and/or
punctuation. OR Sentences are
not well-constructed, complete,
clear and concise. OR
Paragraphs are not well-
constructed, complete, clear and
concise. 5
Rules of grammar, spelling and
punctuation are followed.
Sentences well-constructed,
complete, clear and concise.
Paragraphs well-constructed,
complete, clear and concise. 10
Formatting The paper has a minimum of 10 pages,

20. including title and reference page. The
paper includes a stand-alone title page
and reference page and includes at
least 3 references (this may include the
assigned texts). The paper has APA
style format. 10 points
The paper does not have a
minimum of 10 pages, including
title and reference page. AND
The paper does not include a
stand-alone title page and
reference page and include at
least 3 references (this may
include the assigned texts). AND
The paper does not have APA
style format. 0
The paper does not have a
minimum of 10 pages, including

21. title and reference page. OR The
paper does not include a stand-
alone title page and reference
page and include at least 3
references (this may include the
assigned texts). OR The paper
does not have APA style format.
5
The paper has a minimum of 10
pages, including title and
reference page. The paper
includes a stand-alone title page
and reference page and includes
at least 3 references (this may
include the assigned texts). The
paper has APA style format. 10
Comments:

22. Score (Should total 100)
For this course, you are required to submit a 10-page critique
and personal reflection on the textbook Why Evolution Is True.
This draft is worth 3% of you grade. The final draft of this
assignment is worth 23% of your grade and APA style is
required.
Your paper should allow you to reflect upon each of the themes
in the chapters of the book. For example, you should focus on
reflections of your growing understanding of what evolution is
and what it is not. It should include your personal journey of
discovery related to the concept of evolution. It should also
include philosophical, theological, and sociological reflections,
as well as a demonstration of a scientific understanding of
evolution. Additionally, you should critique and evaluate the
ideas presented in the book using your scientific understanding
of the process of evolution.
The term paper is a major assignment for this course and so
ought to evidence the following:
· Understanding of the relevant science
· The ability to use relevant literature in support of your
conclusions
· Your individual response to the material and readings. This
may involve an assessment of what you found to be particularly
compelling and/or problematic; your personal thoughts and/or
reactions to what is being considered; consideration of
implications implicit in the materials being addressed; an
assessment of the strengths and/or shortcomings of particular
points; etc.