1) The topic chosen for the Research Essay is appropriate to the course.
2) The topic chosen is appropriate to the Research Essay assignment, i.e., broad
enough and narrow enough in scope to complete a ~6 page (1500 – 1800 words)
research essay (which is Assignment #3).
3) Includes 4 scholarly theological resources beyond the course textbook. (If you
like, you may include additional resources when you complete your written essay.)
4) Resources are appropriately scholarly, i.e., reliable and authoritative, according
to the standards articulated above.
5) Resources are appropriate to an introductory level course.
6) Resources are accurately and succinctly summarized and presented in the
Expanded Bibliography.
7) Summary paragraphs are written with correct grammar, including sentence
structure, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation, and use relevant concepts taken
from the Canvas modules.
8) Chicago Style Format is applied consistently and accurately throughout the
assignment.
Outline:
9) Outline includes:
i) an introductory section.
ii) A section for each of the key points you will explore in your essay.
iii) A concluding section.
iv) A personal reflection section.
10) Outline adequately represents the topic chosen and key points identified are
significant to the topic.
