PADM 700
Essay Paper Instructions
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:
· 12-14 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 20 scholarly sources
· Must include Biblical integration (the Fischer sources will help to that end)
· Current APA format
Module/Week 3 Essay
Discuss the following:
· Define the term statesmanship and explain its relevance to effective and ethical public administration.
· Evaluate historical models for government administration.
· Compare and contrast with American founding principles.
· Synthesize a Biblical/covenantal model of statesmanship, leadership and organizational behavior with the above.
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PADM 700
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | ||||
| Content(70%) | Advanced92-100% | Proficient84-91% | Developing1-83% | Not present | Total |
| Content | 41.5 to 45 pointsThoroughly answers each assigned question. Provides a well-reasoned synthesis of key ideas. | 37.75 to 41.25 pointsAnswers each assigned question. Provides some synthesis of key ideas. | 1 to 37.5 pointsFails to answer one or more questions. Largely fails to provide a meaningful synthesis of key ideas. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Research & Support | 41.5 to 45 pointsGoes 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. | 37.75 to 41.25 pointsFor 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 37.5 pointsLargely fails to go beyond the required reading to answer questions. Limited use of research and citations to support assertions. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Biblical Integration | 30 to 32.5 pointsProvides a nuanced discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. | 27.25 to 29.75 pointsFor the most part, provides a discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. | 1 to 27 pointsProvides only a limited discussion of Biblical concepts as related to the content and assigned questions. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Structure (30%) | Advanced92-100% | Proficient84-91% | Developing1-83% | Not present | Total |
| Sources & Citations | 18.5 to 20 pointsAll required readings and presentations from the current and prior modules must be cited. At least 20 scholarly sources are used. | 17 to 18.25 pointsMost of the required readings and presentations from Modules are cited. 17-18 scholarly sources are used. | 1 to 16.75 pointsFew of the required readings and presentations from the Modules are cited. Less than 17 scholarly sources are used. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Grammar & APA | 16.25 to 17.5 pointsLimited to no errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc. | 14.75 to 16 pointsSome errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc. | 1 to 14.5 pointsNumerous errors in grammar, spelling, APA, etc. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Page Length | 14 to 15 points12-14 pages of content in length (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced. | 12.75 to 13.75 points1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced. | 1 to 12.5 pointsMore than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced. | 0 pointsNot present | |
| Instructor’s Comments: | Total: | /175 |
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