J. Kelly Robison
Assignments are evaluated on the following criteria:
1. They must be accurate with respect to the readings, lectures and other material under discussion.
2. They must be complete on matters of central importance, but not necessarily exhuastively detailed on all matters.
3. They must show evidence of an ability to reflect critically upon issues raised in connection with the topic under discussion. Note that critical reflection does not imply simply negativeevaluations or judgements. Rather, it means careful judgement or judicious evaluation supported with reasons and well-considered arguments.
A = superior work which is not only accurate and complete, but also insightful and comprehensive; it demonstrates the ability to make critical judgements on one's own part and skill in justifying such positions.
B = above average work which is accurate and complete, but also shows the ability to correlate facts and judgements involved in different "compartments" of a topic as well as indicating some development of a critical perspective.
C = average work which is accurate, but somewhat incomplete, lacking the fuller developments of above average work.
D = below average work which is inaccurate and incomplete, but indicates some effort to deal with the issues at hand.
F = inadequate work which is inaccurate and incomplete and fails to fulfill the assignment.
These criteria are taken from the Guidelines for the Evaluation of Tests and Papers of the Religious Studies Department at IUPUI.