Rubric for BCMT Senior Capstone Integrative Paper
Student:
Total Grade:
Unacceptable
Needs Improvement
Discusses a personal
 No discussion of vocation
vocational calling and
preparedness to fulfill it as
a result of the SEU
education
Reflects on experiences
with BCMT faculty and
courses
 Brief mention of a vocation
 No significant reflection on the
student’s fitness for ministry
0-5
 Limited discussion on SEU
experiences
 Limited mention of courses at
SEU and professor interaction
0-5
Identifies personal growth  No discussion on either the
in biblical and theological
Bible or theology
knowledge while at SEU
0-5
Discusses a plan for
 No mention of post-graduation
personal and professional
plans
growth in the future
0-5
 Major problems with the order
of ideas
 Most transitions between
sentences and paragraphs are
poor
 Difficult to understand
0-2
Employs standard written  Many fragments, run-ons,
English
and/or awkward constructions
 Many errors in spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and/or
usage
 Errors hinder communication
0-2
Revision date: 3/22/18
Organizes material
logically and effectively
Good
Excellent
 The call is discussed in a limited
manner
 Some reflection on the basis for a
sense of calling
6-11
12-16
 Reflection on experiences as an
 General reflection on SEU courses
SEU student without evaluation
and their effectiveness or
ineffectiveness in ministry
 Limited discussion of specific
preparation
experiences
 General discussion of other
specific SEU experiences
6-11
12-16
 Brief reflection on biblical or
 Some discussion on biblical and
theological material
theological materials covered in
class or reflection on taking the
Bible Knowledge Exam
6-11
 Brief mention of future goals
12-16
 Some steps for future personal
growth and professional
development are identified
6-11
12-16
 Organization is weak in spots or
 Well organized but occasionally
logic of organization is not evident
transitions could be smoother
 Ideas lack clear connectedness
 Flow of thought and wording could
be more effective
0-2
 Occasional fragments, run-ons,
and/or awkward constructions
 Some lapses in spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and/or
usage
Score
 Clearly articulates a call
 Discusses the level of
confidence in the call
 Future goals and steps are
identified
17-20
 Detailed reflection on specific
SEU courses and their
effectiveness or ineffectiveness
in ministry preparation
 Detailed analysis of other
specific SEU experiences
17-20
 Thorough reflection on growth in
biblical and theological
knowledge and specific SEU
courses and experiences that
contributed to it
17-20
 Specific plans for future
personal and professional
growth after graduation are
detailed
17-20
 Strategically organized with
excellent transitions between
sentences and paragraphs
 Compelling wording appropriate
for an academic reflection paper
5-7
8-10
 Sentences sophisticated,
grammatical, and effective.
 Few to no spelling, punctuation,
grammar, and/or usage errors
5-7
8-10
 Sentences functional but lack
sophistication
 Occasional lapses in spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and/or
usage
3-4
/100