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 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

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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