18 Nov Complete a ten-page (no thesis and outline page) paper for the selected biblical passage

 

Complete a ten-page (no thesis and outline page) paper for the selected biblical passage. Bibliography pages do not count toward the pagination requirement.
The paper must be formatted according to the current edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers and the “Guidelines for Exegetical Papers.” The paper should be uploaded to the class site in Microsoft Word, rich text, or Open Office format. The word processing program Pages allows users to save their files in these formats. The paper will be graded according to the criteria provided in the Exegetical Paper Grading Rubric.

EXEGESIS EVALUATION FORM

 

0 = Lacking  1 = Poor  2=Below Average  3= Average  4= Good  5= Excellent

 

1. Elements of Exegesis (45 points)  _______

 ____ 1.1. The paper demonstrates an understanding of the basic objective of exegesis, to understand the text within its original setting, rather than focusing on contemporary application and significance.

 ____ 1.2. The paper concisely and accurately describes the study text’s historical-cultural setting.

 ____ 1.3. The paper presents relevant historical-cultural data to explain details within the text.

 ____ 1.4. The paper concisely and accurately describes the study text’s relationship to its literary context within the book where the passage appears.

 ____ 1.5. The paper enhances understanding of the text by linking it to relevant texts in the wider biblical literature.

 ____ 1.6. The paper makes relevant and correct connections between the text and its theological contexts.

 ____ 1.7. The paper contains an example of a thorough and accurate word study on a significant word(s) in the text (correct identification of original language word; accurate description of the word’s frequency and usage; accurate definitions; plausible conclusions and application of data learned from the study)

 ____ 1.8. The paper gives adequate attention to all significant portions of the passage.

 ____ 1.9. The paper makes substantial use of at least ten different quality sources of different types (e.g., Bible dictionaries, commentaries, journal articles, expository dictionaries such as TDNT, TWOT, NIDOTTE)

 

2. Argumentation and Documentation (25 points) ______

 ____ 2.1. The thesis statement is strong and clearly stated.

 ____ 2.2. The body of the paper strongly and consistently supports the thesis.

 ____ 2.3. Each assertion has adequate support from logic, example, and/or citation of a credible source.

 ____ 2.4. Quoted, paraphrased, or summarized biblical and secondary source material has correct source citation (e.g., quotation marks, in-text parenthetical notes, scripture references).

 ____ 2.5. The bibliography is in correct form.

 

3. Structure (15 points) _______

  ____ 3.1. The paper is arranged in a clear, discernible, and logical order that facilitates its argumentation and presentation.

  ____ 3.2. The introduction catches the reader’s attention.

  ____ 3.3. The conclusion briefly and effectively summarizes the major points and contents of the paper.

 

4. Form and Style (15 points)  _______

 ____ 4.1. Spelling and typing errors are absent.

 ____ 4.2. The grammar is correct and clear.

 ____ 4.3. Prescribed MLA and Bible Department format is followed closely.

 

Deductions (in addition to deductions assessed above):

Up to 5 points – Radical departure from pre-approved bibliography, if any ____

Up to 10 points — Does not meet assignment pagination requirement (bibliography pages and any thesis and outline pages do not count toward pagination requirements)   ____

Up to 15 points – Consistent substandard sentence structure, spelling, form and style  _____

Up to 20 points – Substandard source citation (technical plagiarism)  _____

 

TOTAL  ________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Scale for Paper
Points on Evaluation	Letter Grade	Numeric Grade for Course Site (College Scale)
93-100	A	93-100
90-92	A-	90-92
83-89	B+	87-89
76-82	B	83-86
71-75	B-	80-82
66-70	C+	77-79
53-65	C	73-76
41-52	C-	70-72
33-40	D+	67-69
26-32	D	63-66
20-25	D-	60-62
0-25	F	0-59