APOL500 Apologetics Application Paper FINAL Grading Rubric (180 total points) Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced 92-100% (A) Proficient 84-91% (B) Developing 1-83% (< C) Not present Introduction 11 to 12 points The introduction displays an advanced ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction clearly identifies the topic of the paper and identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear, strong thesis is offered which makes an evaluative claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered. 10 points The introduction displays a proficient ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction identifies the topic of the paper and identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear thesis is offered which makes an evaluative claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered. 1 to 9 points The introduction displays a developing ability to construct a good introduction. The introduction identifies the worldview to be examined. A clear thesis is offered which makes a claim about the topic worldview. A brief overview of the paper’s content and structure is offered. 0 points The paper does not contain an introduction that meets expectations. Summary of the Worldview 19 to 21 points Content displays an advanced understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is accurate and focused. 18 points Content displays a proficient understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is accurate and generally focused. 1 to 17 points Content displays a developing understanding of the worldview categories of belief, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those categories to a summary of that worldview. Each point of summary is generally accurate, with few errors. 0 points Does not display an understanding of how to summarize the beliefs of the worldview in terms of the categories of belief. Evaluation of the Worldview 19 to 21 points Content displays an advanced understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. Each point of evaluation is accurate and focused. 18 points Content displays a proficient understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. Each point of evaluation is accurate and focused. 1 to 17 points Content displays a developing understanding of the evaluation criteria, and the ability to analyze the topic worldview in order to apply those criteria to a preliminary evaluation of that worldview. ...