investigative study rubric

Investigative study

Duration: 20 hours

Weighting: 25%

The written analysis is assessed against five criteria that are related to the objectives for the world religions course.

Criterion ARationale and preliminary research

This criterion assesses the rationale and focus for the investigative study, and whether an appropriate range of sources and supporting evidence have been used to inform the investigative study.

Criterion BPlan for study

This criterion assesses the scope and a plan for the investigative study, the focus of the research question and the relationship between the research question and the scope and plan.

Criterion CSummary of significant findings

This criterion assesses the significant findings from the investigation, the relationship between the research findings and the research question, and whether the rationale and plan of study relate to the significant findings.

Criterion DCritical reflection and evaluation

This criterion assesses the quality and analysis of the significant findings in relation to the research question and how the investigative study has deepened understanding of religious experience and/or beliefs.

Criterion EReferences and compliance with format

This criterion assesses the extent to which the student meets the three formal requirements of writing, organizing and presenting the written analysis.

• • The work is no more than the 1,800 word limit.

  • The list of references consistently follows a standard format.

  • The format of the written analysis has been followed as described in the section “The written analysis”.