You will discuss assigned questions for the Module/Week.  · Answers to questions must be supported with research and citations. It is not unusual, for instance, to have 3–4 citations per paragraph in doctoral-level research.  · Remember also that writing a research paper, especially at the doctoral-level, requires you to weave in ideas from numerous sources and then in turn synthesizing those ideas to create fresh insights and knowledge. Specifics: · 10-12 pages of content, double-spaced · Must include citations from all readings and presentations for the assigned module (including the Fischer presentations and readings) and at least 15 scholarly sources · Must include Biblical integration (the Fischer sources will help to that end) · Current APA format Module/Week 5 Essay Discuss the following: · Define governance.  · What are some of the connotations of the term governance as well?  · What is meant by “good” governance? · Provide a Biblical perspective on governance in the public administration context. Essay Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content (70%) Advanced 94-100% Proficient 88-93% Developing 1-87% Not present Total Content 42.5 to 45 points : ·  Thoroughly answers each assigned question. ·  Provides a well-reasoned synthesis of key ideas. 39.5 to 42 points : ·  Answers each assigned question. ·  Provides some synthesis of key ideas. 1 to 39 points : ·  Fails to answer one or more questions. ·  Largely fails to provide a meaningful synthesis of key ideas. 0 points Not present Research & Support 42.5 to 45 points : ·  Goes beyond required reading to provide an in-depth, researched discussion of the assigned questions. ·  Supports assertions with research and numerous citations from all required reading, presentations, and scholarly source material. 39.5 to 42 points : ·  For the most part, goes beyond required reading to provide a discussion of the assigned questions. ·  For the most part, supports assertions with research and citations. 1 to 39 points : ·  Largely fails to go beyond the required reading to answer questions. ·  Limited use of research and citations to support assertions. 0 points Not present Biblical Integration 30.5 to 32.5 points : Provides a nuanced discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. 28.5 to 30 points : For the most part, provides a discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. 1 to 28 points : Provides only a limited discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. 0 points Not present Structure (30%) Advanced 94-100% Proficient 88-93% Developing 1-87% Not present Total Sources & Citations 19 to 20 points: · All required readings and presentations from the current and prior modules must be cited. · At least 15 scholarly sources are used. 17.5 to 18.5 points: · Most of the required readings and present.

1. You will discuss assigned questions for the Module/Week.
· Answers to questions must be supported with research and
citations. It is not unusual, for instance, to have 3–4 citations
per paragraph in doctoral-level research.
· Remember also that writing a research paper, especially at the
doctoral-level, requires you to weave in ideas from numerous
sources and then in turn synthesizing those ideas to create fresh
insights and knowledge.
Specifics:
· 10-12 pages of content, double-spaced
· Must include citations from all readings and presentations for
the assigned module (including the Fischer presentations and
readings) and at least 15 scholarly sources
· Must include Biblical integration (the Fischer sources will
help to that end)
· Current APA format
Module/Week 5 Essay
Discuss the following:
· Define governance.
· What are some of the connotations of the term governance as
well?
· What is meant by “good” governance?

2. · Provide a Biblical perspective on governance in the public
administration context.
Essay Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
(70%)
Advanced
94-100%
Proficient
88-93%
Developing
1-87%
Not present
Total
Content
42.5 to 45 points

3. :
· Thoroughly answers each assigned question.
· Provides a well-reasoned synthesis of key ideas.
39.5 to 42 points
:
· Answers each assigned question.
· Provides some synthesis of key ideas.
1 to 39 points
:
· Fails to answer one or more questions.
· Largely fails to provide a meaningful synthesis of key ideas.
0 points
Not present
Research & Support
42.5 to 45 points
:
· Goes beyond required reading to provide an in-depth,
researched discussion of the assigned questions.
· Supports assertions with research and numerous citations
from all required reading, presentations, and scholarly source
material.

4. 39.5 to 42 points
:
· For the most part, goes beyond required reading to provide a
discussion of the assigned questions.
· For the most part, supports assertions with research and
citations.
1 to 39 points
:
· Largely fails to go beyond the required reading to answer
questions.
· Limited use of research and citations to support assertions.
0 points
Not present
Biblical Integration
30.5 to 32.5 points
:
Provides a nuanced discussion of Biblical concepts as related to
the content and assigned questions.
28.5 to 30 points
:
For the most part, provides a discussion of Biblical concepts as
related to the content and assigned questions.
1 to 28 points

5. :
Provides only a limited discussion of Biblical concepts as
related to the content and assigned questions.
0 points
Not present
Structure (30%)
Advanced
94-100%
Proficient
88-93%
Developing
1-87%
Not present
Total
Sources & Citations
19 to 20 points:
· All required readings and presentations from the current and
prior modules must be cited.

6. · At least 15 scholarly sources are used.
17.5 to 18.5 points:
· Most of the required readings and presentations from Modules
are cited.
· 13-14 scholarly sources are used.
1 to 17 points:
· Few of the required readings and presentations from the
Modules are cited.
· Less than 13 scholarly sources are used.
0 points
Not present
Grammar & APA
16.5 to 17.5 points:
Limited to no errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
15.5 to 16 points:
Some errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
1 to 15 points:
Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc.
0 points

7. Not present
Page Length
14.25 to 15 points:
12-14 pages of content in length (not counting the title page or
references); double-spaced.
13.25 to 14 points:
1 page more or less
than the required length range (not counting the title page or
references); double-spaced.
1 to 13 points:
More than 1 page more or less
than the required length range (not counting the title page or
references); double-spaced.
0 points
Not present
Instructor’s Comments:
Total:
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