Success in teaching classmates

Clear and concise

Persuasive

Informative and accurate

Demonstrated superior grasp of subject

Prepared to respond to questions

Subject thoroughly researched

Sources used from alternate viewpoints & relevant portions of primary sources

Focused on views and arguments of subject

Few key quotations but not flooded with quotes

Focused on key, crucial areas

Historical background not overdone

Analysis and evaluation (strengths / weaknesses)

Fair, nuanced, and sensitive

Evaluation based on Scripture, church tradition, reasonable arguments, general revelation, and Christian experience

Does not lapse into mere feelings or opinions

Demonstrates overall excellence and preparation