WRSP 430 Capstone Paper

Introduction is poorly formatted and lacks interest; paper presentation is weak and lacks focus; paragraphs contain too many ideas; transitions fail to maintain flow of thought; conclusion is weak and not based on paper content.

Introduction is clear, but lacks interest; paper presentation is average; paragraph content is not focused; transitions are average and fail to maintain flow of thought; conclusion is average and is loosely based on paper content.

Introduction is clear and interesting; paper presentation is strong and focused; each paragraph is clear and contains one major idea; transitions are clear and maintain flow of thought; conclusion is objective and rises from content.

Focus is unclear and demonstrates a lack of understanding; content is generally weak; poor development of ideas and concepts; assertions poorly supported and/or illustrated.

Focus is average and demonstrates a general understanding of subject; content is average; average development of ideas and concepts; assertions need more support.

Focus is clear and shows a coherent understanding of subject; substantive; good development of ideas and concepts; assertions clearly supported and/or illustrated.

Sentence fluency is weak;

sentence structure is incomplete, unclear, and lacks consistency; numerous punctuation errors; numerous spelling errors; word usage lacks precision and is confusing.

Sentence fluency is average; sentence structure is average; punctuation is generally correct; spelling is generally accurate; word usage is average.

Sentence fluency coherent, unified, varied; sentence structure is complete, clear, and concise; punctuation is correct; spelling is accurate; words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate.

Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are not met; assignment was submitted late; no title page; general appearance is poor; incorrect use of Turabian style (fonts, margin, etc.).

Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are met; assignment was submitted on or before established deadline;

no title page; general appearance is average; good use of Turabian style (fonts, margin, etc.).

Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are met; assignment was submitted on or before established deadline;

title page includes student name, class, instructor, and date; general appearance is excellent; excellent use of Turabian style (fonts, margin, etc.).

Paper is not supported by the textbook readings, video lectures, and discussion board forums; paper lacks biblical integration; paper does not enhance the understanding of biblical relationships and their role in worship ministry; main concepts of the course are not woven throughout the paper.

Paper is minimally supported by the textbook readings, video lectures, and discussion board forums; average biblical integration; paper provides an average enhancement of the understanding of biblical relationships and their role in worship ministry; average discussion of main concepts of the course.

Paper is substantially supported by the textbook readings, video lectures, and discussion board forums; strong biblical integration; paper provides an excellent enhancement of the understanding of biblical relationships and their role in worship ministry; excellent discussion of main concepts of the course.