The second worldview paper assignment requires you to write an essay comparing/contrasting
your own worldview with a competing worldview. If you come from a Christian worldview, you
are to compare and contrast your Christian worldview with one of the other worldviews we examined this semester (how are they similar/how are they different). If you are not coming from a Christian worldview, please compare and contrast your worldview with the Christian worldview. You will need to answer the Sire fundamental questions we have been discussing throughout the semester (see above). The paper is due Saturday of Unit 7. The paper will be evaluated using the Unit Assignments and Portfolio Paper rubric (Appendix A).
Prepare the worldview paper using the following guidelines:
• A minimum of 7 pages not to exceed 9, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12
font, using APA standard
• Title page, including title of paper, your name, course name and course number, date of
submission (Page 1)
• A minimum of 5 pages describing your worldview (Pages 2-6)
• A reference page (Pages 7-9)
• A minimum of 5 references are required, including the texts, The Holy Bible, The
Universe Next Door, other books and articles from academic sources (Net Library), or
other periodicals.
APPENDIX A
Essay Discussion Rubric
Total Points Discussion Rubric
20 Excellent – a contribution that demonstrated sound critical thinking skills in
analyzing, evaluating, and or applying substance of the weekly content and
was submitted on time.
16 Very Good – a contribution that fell slightly short of the excellent guidelines
and may have either been submitted late or left a few points unaddressed from
the discussion criteria.
12 Good – a contribution that fell short of the excellent guidelines and may have
either been submitted late or left a few points unaddressed from the discussion
criteria.
8 Needing Improvement – a contribution that needed additional development in
using sound critical thinking skills in analyzing, evaluating, and or applying
substance of the weekly content.
4 Unsatisfactory – a contribution that did not reflect the use of sound critical
thinking skills in analyzing, evaluating, and or applying substance of the
weekly content.
0 Did not submit posts by close of the weekly forum.
Note to student:
Please use this rubric to support your response and follow-up replies in the discussion forums.
It is necessary also to understand the substance of the discussion question and your responses
should reflect applying the learning content up to and including the week of the discussion
forum. Personal experience, workplace examples, and scriptural support are always
encouraged to support your response. However, it is important to avoid any proprietary
information from the workplace.
If your score is lower than expected, use the rubric as a guide to evaluate your responses for
improvement efforts. If unsure as to what steps to take try:
1. Reading the discussion question thoroughly and repeatedly before replying
2. Including additional depth in your responses
3. Tightening your focus; be more concise
4. Working on the application of content to your workplace or area of ministry, making
sure your response is compatible with a sound Christian Worldview