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

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

The introduction is clear and interesting; the paper presentation is strong and focused; each paragraph is clear and contains one major idea; transitions are clear and maintain the flow of thought; the 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 the subject; content is average; average development of ideas and concepts; assertions need more support.

Focus is clear and shows a coherent understanding of the 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 the 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 the established deadline;

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

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

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