1. EDUC 741
Course Project: Part 1 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Analysis
13 to 14 points
The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least three
referred journal articles for perspective, validity, and
significance of the findings.
12 points
The analysis partially interprets and examines at least three
referred journal articles for perspective, validity, and
significance of the findings.
1 to 11 points
The analysis attempts of some aspects of analysis and
interpretation of journal articles in a limited way. The review is
more descriptive than analytical.
0 points
Not present
Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
13 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts,
arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the
subject articles is often incorporated into the analysis.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts,
arguments, and details. Information outside the subject articles
is occasionally incorporated into the analysis.
1 to 10 points

2. The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts,
arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the
subject articles is incorporated in a limited way into the
analysis.
0 points
Not present
Organization and Development
13 points
The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial
breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is
thorough and meaningful.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath
and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is generally
sound.
1 to 10 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface
understanding of the articles. The summary of each article is
limited.
0 points
Not present
Body – Biblical Worldview
13 points
A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is
supported by appropriate Scripture references, course
requirements, and application.
11 to 12 points
A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not
supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat
applies to course requirements and application.
1 to 10 points
A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not
supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and does not apply
to course requirements and application.
0 points
Not present

3. Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Grammar and Spelling
6 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay.
There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
5 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
1 to 4 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
6 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure.
Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are
concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.
5 points
Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length
and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and
concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not
represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
1 to 4 points
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is
occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and
concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.
0 points
Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the
reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no

4. introductory and concluding sentences.
APA Format Compliance
5 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items:
title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line
spacing, headings, citations, and references.
4 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.
1 to 3 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required
items.
0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in
APA format in the required items.
Word Count
5 points
The minimum word count of 400 words met but does not exceed
600.
4 points
The word count of 400 words is adequately met or exceeds 600
words.
1 to 3 points
The word count is less than 400 words or exceeds 600 words
0 points
Not present
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EDUC 741
Course Project: Part 3 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing

5. Not Present
Improvement Strategies
16 to 17 points
Thorougly identifies 3-4 improvmenet strategies that focus on
the challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2.
15 points
Partially identifies 3-4 improvmenet strategies that focus on the
challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2.
1 to 14 points
Identifies fewer than 3 improvmenet strategies that focus on the
challenge/problem addressed in Parts 1-2 and/or does not relate
to Parts 1-2.
0 points
Not present
Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
17 to 18 points
Thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples,
and details.
16 points
Generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details.
1 to 15 points
Thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples,
and details.
0 points
Not present
Organization and Development
17 to 18 points
Assignment is well-reasoned, indicating substantial breath and
depth of thinking. Thoroughly addresses moral/ethical
considerations, impact on diverse student groups, potential
impact on the campus community, etc. Allocation of resources
required to implement the strategies are thoroughly addressed,
including estimated costs and funding sources.
16 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath
and depth of thinking. Addresses moral/ethical considerations,

6. impact on diverse student groups, potential impact on the
campus community, etc. Allocation of resources required to
implement the strategies are addressed, including estimated
costs and funding sources.
1 to 15 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface
understanding of the articles. Somewhat addresses moral/ethical
considerations, impact on diverse student groups, potential
impact on the campus community, etc. Allocation of resources
required to implement the strategies are briefly addressed,
including estimated costs and funding sources.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Grammar and Spelling
6 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay.
There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
5 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
1 to 4 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
6 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure.
Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are

7. concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.
5 points
Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length
and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and
concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not
represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
1 to 4 points
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is
occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and
concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.
0 points
Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the
reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no
introductory and concluding sentences.
APA Format Compliance
5 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items:
title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line
spacing, headings, citations, and references.
4 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.
1 to 3 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required
items.
0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in
APA format in the required items.
Word Count
5 points
The minimum word count of 400 words is met but does not
exceed 600.
4 points
The word count of 400 words is adequately met or exceeds 600
words.

8. 1 to 3 points
The word count is less than 400 words or exceeds 600 words
0 points
Not present
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EDUC 741
Course Project: Part 4 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Relevance of Topic
16 to 17 points
The requirements are met in an advanced manner. The
information is comprehensive and clear.
15 points
The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the
information is incomplete or unclear to fully outline a topic.
1 to 14 points
The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the
information is incomplete or the author does not provide enough
information to fully outline a topic.
0 points
The requirements are missing.
Content Development - Opportunities and Challenges
17 to 18 points
The requirements are met in an advanced manner. The
information is comprehensive and clear. Complete sentences
are used. The author provides details and examples of
opportunities and challenges.
AND

9. All requirements are addressed.
16 points
The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the
information is incomplete or unclear. The author provides some
details and examples of opportunities and challenges.
AND
All requirements are addressed.
1 to 15 points
The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the
information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead
of complete sentences to answer interview questions. The author
does not provide any details or examples.
OR
One of the requirements is addressed.
0 points
The requirements are missing.
Content Development –Summary and Application
17 to 18 points
These requirements are met.
Presentation incorporates information gained from Course
Project: Parts 1–2.
Script is provided for each slide that incorporates the sources
previously used in Course Project: Parts 1–2.
The author provides comprehensive details and examples.
AND
All requirements are addressed.
16 points
The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the
information is incomplete or unclear. The author provides some
details and examples.
AND
All requirements are addressed.
1 to 15 points
The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the
information is incomplete. The author does not provide any
details or examples.

10. OR
Not all requirements are addressed.
0 points
The requirements are missing.
Conclusion – Reflection and Discussion
16 to 17 points
These requirements are met.
Conclusion is comprehensive and the purpose of the writing is
clear.
Information gained through research is incorporated.
Reflection is strong and clearly ties course project parts 1 and 2
together in conclusion.
15 points
The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the
information is incomplete or unclear. The content is
inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). Reflection
needs strengthening.
AND
All requirements are addressed.
1 to 14 points
The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the
information is incomplete. The content is unsatisfactory. The
reflection needs strengthening.
OR
Not all requirements are addressed.
0 points
The requirements are missing.
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Grammar and Spelling
14 to 15 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay.
There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the

11. reader from the content.
13 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
1 to 12 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
APA Format Compliance/
Slide Length
14 to 15 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items:
title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line
spacing, headings, citations, and references. There are a
minimum of 15 slides and a maximum of 20 slides.
13 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.
There is 13-14 slides or the slides exceed 20.
1 to 12 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required
items. There are less than 13 slides or more than 20 slides.
0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in
APA format in the required items.
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EDUC 741
Course Project: Part 2 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%

12. Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Analysis
13 to 14 points
The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least three to
four different media sources for perspective, validity, and
significance of the findings.
12 points
The analysis partially interprets and examines at least three
different media sources for perspective, validity, and
significance of the findings.
1 to 11 points
The analysis attempts at some aspects of analysis and
interpretation of media sources in a limited way. The analysis is
more descriptive than analytical.
0 points
Not present
Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
13 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts,
arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media
sources is often incorporated into the analysis.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts,
arguments, and details. Information outside the media sources is
occasionally incorporated into the analysis.
1 to 10 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts,
arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media
sources is incorporated in a limited way into the analysis.
0 points
Not present
Organization and Development
13 points

13. The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial
breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each media
source is thorough and meaningful.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath
and depth of thinking. The summary of each media source is
generally sound.
1 to 10 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface
understanding of the articles. The summary of each media
source is limited.
0 points
Not present
Body – Biblical Worldview
13 points
A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is
supported by appropriate Scripture references, course
requirements, and application.
11 to 12 points
A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not
supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat
applies to course requirements and application.
1 to 10 points
A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not
supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and does not apply
to course requirements and application.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Grammar and Spelling
6 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay.

14. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
5 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
1 to 4 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
6 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure.
Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are
concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.
5 points
Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length
and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and
concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not
represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
1 to 4 points
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is
occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and
concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.
0 points
Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the
reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no
introductory and concluding sentences.
APA Format Compliance
5 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items:
title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line
spacing, headings, citations, and references.
4 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.

15. 1 to 3 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required
items.
0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in
APA format in the required items.
Word Count
5 points
The minimum word count of 400 words is met but does not
exceed 600.
4 points
The word count of 400 words is adequately met or exceeds 600
words.
1 to 3 points
The word count is less than 400 words or exceeds 600 words
0 points
Not present
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EDUC 741
Course Project Project Instructions
The Higher Ed. Course Project has been broken down into 4
parts. Each part builds to the completed Course Project. The
topic you select during Module/Week 2 should be the topic for
all parts of this assignment. Please review all 4 parts before
beginning part 1.
· Course Project: Part 1 – Journal Analysis Instructions
You will write an essay (400–600 words) in which you compare
3 current (5 years or less) scholarly journal articles with
different points of view on a challenge/problem related to

16. higher education. The analysis should be approached from a
leadership perspective. The journal analysis will include a title
page, a reference page, and follow current APA format. Your
analysis must thoroughly interpret and examine the articles for
perspective, validity, and significance of the findings. You
should support your discussion with relevant facts, arguments,
examples, and details from your review of article; your analysis
should be well-reasoned, indicating substantial breadth and
depth of thinking. There must be a clearly identified discussion
section in which you describe the practical application to the
broader industry of higher education at large. You must identify
relevant scriptural principles and perspectives from a biblical
worldview, including at least 1 relevant Bible verse.
Course Project: Part 1 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 2.
· Course Project: Part 2 – Media Analysis Instructions
You will compare coverage of your selected higher education
topic in 3-4 different types of sources (newspapers, magazines,
academic journals, books, professional association websites,
videos, etc.). You should determine what perspectives are
present or absent, and assess sources for bias.
This assignment must be 400–600 words and requires citations
from 3-4 media sources. This media analysis will include a title
page, a reference page, and should be in current APA format.
Your analysis must thoroughly interpret and examine the media
information for perspective, validity, and significance of the
perspectives presented. You should support your discussion
with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details from your
review of article; your analysis should be well-reasoned,
indicating substantial breadth and depth of thinking. Compare
and contrast media coverage of the topic in relation to the
research articles analyzed in Course Project Part 1. You must
identify relevant scriptural principles and perspectives from a
biblical worldview, including at least 1 relevant Bible verse. In
addition to submitting Part 2 of the Course Project at the end of

17. Module/Week 4, you must integrate your findings in Part 3-4 of
the Course Project.
Course Project: Part 2 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 4.
· Course Project: Part 3 – Strategies for Improvement
Instructions
You will identify 3-4 improvement strategies that focus on the
challenge/problem addressed in Course Project Parts 1-2. This
assignment must be 400-600 words, follow APA guidelines, and
include a title and reference page. Your improvement strategies
should be research based and you must include at least one
scholarly source to support each improvement strategy. Discuss
any moral/ethical considerations, impact on diverse student
groups, potential impact on the campus community, etc.
Allocation of resources required to implement the strategies
should be addressed including estimated costs and funding
sources. Strategies can be applicable to an individual institution
or the broader industry of higher education at large.
Course Project: Part 3 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 6.
· Course Project: Part 4 – PowerPoint Presentation Instructions
You will create a PowerPoint presentation that should include:
(1) a brief outline of the topic and why it is relevant, (2) a
description of the opportunities and challenges, (3) examples of
the current status of the problem/challenge, (4) a description of
your recommendations for improvement, (5) a conclusion
highlighting the impact (positive and/or negative) this may have
on higher education. Additionally, you must type a script in the
notes section to align with the PowerPoint for a 15-minute
presentation to a college/university constituent group.
Incorporate the sources previously used in Parts 1–3 of the
Course Project and include 15-20 slides.
Course Project: Part 4 is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 7.

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