The assignment requires a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation summarizing beliefs about the origin of the universe and life, particularly emphasizing the Genesis account of creation. It involves explaining the author's interpretation of the origin of the universe, addressing evolution and the age of the earth, and reflecting on its impact on worldview, including views of God, humanity, and environmental responsibility. The presentation must adhere to academic guidelines, include citations, and maintain respect for differing beliefs.

1. Origins Assignment
In this assignment you will summarize beliefs about the origin
of the universe and life, including what Christians believe, what
you believe, and how people's beliefs about origins might
impact how they live.
After reflecting on Chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis, create a 15-
slide PowerPoint presentation covering the following topics,
paying particular emphasis on item three:
Briefly explain the Genesis account of creation (first two
chapters). The point is not to retell all aspects of the story in
detail but just to make the message of the Bible clear.
Explain and support your interpretation of the origin of the
universe. Here you may want to address evolution, age of the
earth, and whether or not it can be reconciled with the message
of the Bible.
Express how your understanding of the origin of the universe
impacts your worldview, specifically your view of God, of
humanity, and responsibility to care for the earth.
The first slide will be the title slide including your name and
course information. The last slide(s) will be your list of
references. You may use the textbook, the lecture, or other
scholarly references. Cite all sources, including the Bible, as
you would in an essay. The in-text citations should be placed on
the actual slides in the presentation so the audience can see
them. Put basic content on the actual slides and elaborate on all
your points in the slide notes.
In an effort to keep the file sizes reasonable, use no more than
four low-resolution images. As in all aspects of this course,
show respect for all other views, with no condescension. Keep
your presentation positive and focused on what you believe, not

2. on what you do not believe.
Use one to three resources, other than the Bible.
solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using guidelines, .
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful
Origins Reflection
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
100.0 %Content
25.0 %
Explanation of the Genesis Account of Creation
Does not provide an explanation of the Genesis account of
creation.

3. Provides a partial and/or vague explanation of the Genesis
account of creation. The message of the Bible is not properly
communicated.
Provides a basic explanation of the Genesis account of creation.
The message of the Bible is communicated minimally, but
acceptably.
Provides a competent explanation of the Genesis account of
creation. The message of the Bible is clearly communicated.
Provides a clear and concise explanation of the Genesis account
of creation. The message of the Bible is clearly communicated
with the necessary amount of detail and support.
25.0 %
Explanation of Own Interpretation of the Origin of the Universe
Does not provide an explanation of own interpretation of the
origin of the universe.
Provides an incomplete or insufficient explanation of own
interpretation of the origin of the universe. Partially addresses
evolution, age of earth; partially addresses reconciliation with
the message of the Bible. Supporting details are not evident or
unclear.
Provides a basic explanation of own interpretation of the origin
of the universe. At a basic level, addresses evolution, age of
earth, and outlines reconciliation with the message of the Bible.
Supporting details are minimal.
Provides a thorough explanation of own interpretation of the
origin of the universe. Addresses evolution, age of earth;
describes reconciliation with the message of the Bible.
Supporting details are provided. Explanation demonstrates good
subject knowledge.
Provides a clear and thorough explanation of own interpretation
of the origin of the universe. Addresses evolution, age of earth,
and examines reconciliation with the message of the Bible.
Supporting details as well as relevant insight are provided.
Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.

4. 30.0 %
Analysis of Impact of Understanding of Origin of the Universe
on Worldview
Does not provide an analysis of impact of understanding of
origin of the universe on worldview.
Provides an incomplete or insufficient analysis of understanding
of impact of origin of the universe on worldview. Supporting
details are unclear or irrelevant. Subject knowledge is unclear
and/or inconsistent.
Provides a basic description of impact of understanding of
origin of the universe on worldview. Addresses view of God,
humanity, and responsibility to care for the earth. Supporting
details are minimal. Some subject knowledge is evident.
Provides a detailed examination of impact of understanding of
the origin of the universe on worldview. Addresses view of
God, humanity, and responsibility to care for the earth. Good
subject knowledge is evident.
Provides a complete and thorough analysis of impact of
understanding of origin of the universe on worldview. Specifies
impact on view of God, humanity, and responsibility to care for
the earth. Supporting details as well as relevant insight are
provided. Subject knowledge appears comprehensive.
5.0 %
Layout
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing,
headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text
is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small
point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor
use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting
is evident.
The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy
or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting

5. background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy backgrounds,
overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space
appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few
places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or
busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.
The layout background and text complement each other and
enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read
and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall
message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and
white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target
audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance
the readability of the text.
5.0 %
Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence
construction, word choice, etc.)
Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use
are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of
“primer prose” indicates writer either does not apply figures of
speech or uses them inappropriately.
Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register)
and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of speech appropriately.
Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most
part.
The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of
appropriate vocabulary for the target audience, and uses figures
of speech to communicate clearly.
The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of
speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that
are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

6. 5.0 %
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly
distracting to the reader.
Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present.
Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic
English.
5.0 %
Evaluating and Documenting Sources (in-text citations for
paraphrasing and direct quotes, and references section listing
and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
Contains no title slide, no references section, and no correctly
cited references within the body of the presentation.
Title slide is incomplete or inaccurate. References section
includes sources, but many citation errors. Citations are
included within the body of the presentation but with many
errors.
Title slide has minor errors. References section includes
sources, but they are not consistently cited correctly. Citations
are included within the body of the presentation but with some
errors.
Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly
cited sources with minimal errors. Correct citations are included
within the body of the presentation.
Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly
cited sources. Correct citations are included within the body of
the presentation.

7. 100 %
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