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Foundations of Pastoral Care 
Assignment Rubric IPS Theologies of Suffering
The grading for this course will be for each of the seven sections.
Rubric Code: B57378
By dlunney
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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100 %
  Unacceptable

Student will receive 0 points for this section of the assignment

0 pts

Poor

Grade C-

70 pts

Adequate

Grad C+

79 pts

Good

Grade B

85 pts

Very Good

Grade A-

93 pts

Excellent

Grade A

100 pts

Engagement with source material
10 pts

The level of engagement with and analysis of the sources material. What new insights did the author provide?
Unacceptable

-Source material is not used.
Poor

Engagement with source material is minimal. Does not demonstrate a functional knowledge of the material
-OR does not engage course material but answers question from previous knowledge.
Adequate

Enough engagement with source material to demonstrate basic knowledge but needs more engagement to strengthen the postings.
Good

- Good use of source material but could be strengthened.
- Use of source material is good but does not fully address course concepts.
Very Good

- Very good engagement with source material
- Use of source material is very good and addresses course concepts.
-Demonstrates a knowledge of the material.
Excellent

Excellent engagement of the course materials. The student provides a thorough analysis of the topics in a manner which greatly exceeds expectations. Demonstration of knowledge of the material clearly demonstrated.
Support for Conclusions
10 pts

How well do you use course resources in your assignment to support your conclusions? Avoid unsubstantiated opinions and uncritical suppositions.
Unacceptable

- Postings are incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-Conclusions lack support.
Poor

-Postings are inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
-Many conclusions are inadequately supported.
Adequate

Some conclusions are supported but to much reliance on either opinion or uncritical thinking.
Good

- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
-Not all conclusions are adequately supported.
- Lapses in critical thinking.
Very Good

- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
-Conclusions are usually adequately supported.
- May have some lapses in critical thinking.
Excellent

-Provides consistent and clear support for conclusions
-Conclusions demonstrate critical thinking.
Thoroughness
5 pts

Do you complete all aspects of the assignment?
Unacceptable

Postings are not adequately completed.
Poor

Not all aspects of the postings are completed thoroughly.
Adequate

Enough aspects of the posting are complete but not all are adequate.
Good

Most aspects of the postings are completed but some aspects are weak or not fully developed or too wordy.
Very Good

All aspects of the postings are completed. Assignment is substantial yet succinct.
Excellent

The student is thorough is responding to all aspects of the assignment in a way that is complete yet succinct.
Participation in Discussion
30 pts

Quality and level of engagement in synchronized class session OR quality of postings in written discussion.
Unacceptable

Unexcused absence from synchronized class session.
OR
The discussion postings do not further the discussion or do not adequately address the question and/or topic of discussion. The postings show a lack of engagement in the discussion.
Poor

Lack of engagement or preparation for the synchronized class session
OR
The discussion postings are not consistently thorough in addressing the question and/or topic. The postings do not consistently show respect to his/her classmate or fail to consistently further or deepen the discussion.
Adequate

Adequate participation in the synchronized class session.
OR
Adequate participation in the discussion
Good

Good participation in the synchronized class session
OR
The discussion postings are usually thorough in addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion but some postings need to be strengthened.
Very Good

Very good participation in the synchronized class session
OR
Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion.
Excellent

Excellent participation in the synchronized class session
OR
Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion.
Application
20 pts

How does your ministerial or lived experience help to illuminate the concepts or ideas?
Unacceptable

Lacks a connection between concepts in resource material and ministry or life experience.
Poor

Weak development of the connection between the source material and ministry or life experience.
Adequate

Some application of the course material to lived experience or ministry but not developed enough.
Good

Able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the concepts and but does not clearly shows their application to ministry and life through concrete examples.
Very Good

Able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of the concepts and clearly shows their application to ministry and life through concrete examples.
Excellent

Inclusion of life and/or ministerial experience is fully integrated into the assignment and greatly enhances the postings.
Concepts
5 pts

How well do you define and use concepts, images and/or ideas put forth by authors?
Unacceptable

Concepts are neither defined nor used correctly.
Poor

Concepts are either not defined or not used correctly.
Adequate

Concepts are adequately defined and used but not consistently.
Good

Concepts are not expressed as clearly as they ought.
Very Good

Concepts are expressed clearly and used correctly
Excellent

The student defines the concepts through example or citation and uses concepts consistently correctly.
Organization & Structure
10 pts

Does your writing style enhance or detract from your assignment?
Unacceptable

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Word counts way above or below range.
Poor

- Structure of the postings are not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Word counts either above or below range.
Adequate

While there are no major flaws with the organization and structure of the postings, some lack the precision and quality expected of graduate level writing.
Good

- The structure and organization of the postings are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the postings.
- Word counts within range.
Very Good

- Structure of the postings are clear and easy to follow.
- The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure.
- Word counts within range.
Excellent

The postings are written in a style which greatly enhances understanding, flow and readability. Student demonstrates excellent writing ability. Postings are substantial without being wordy
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
5 pts

Do you consistently adhere to Loyola writing policies?
Unacceptable

- Postings contain numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Poor

- Postings contain several grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Adequate

Posting demonstrate an adequate adherence to the Loyola writing policy but there is room for improvement.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is usually clear and precise; sentences usually display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Excellent

There are no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.
Citations
5 pts

In an effort to avoid plagiarism, all concepts, thoughts and quotations of an author which are used must be cited properly.
Unacceptable

- Assignment does not use proper citations.
Poor
Adequate

- Proper citations are used most but not all the time.
Good
Very Good
Excellent

Citations are used properly.






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