Submit your research question outline here. It should include your topic, the tw

Submit your research question outline here. It should include your topic, the two texts you will compare/contrast, and at least five research questions. At least one of your questions should pertain to biblical application. Provide as much detail as possible.
The paper should be based on two works read in class and cover the guidelines below:
A comparison or contrast of two literary works (Cry, the Beloved Country and one other work from this course)
The comparison/contrast is focused through the lens of the chosen topic.
The discussion about the two works is supported by scholarly research.
The discussion about the two works includes a comparison of the topic to Scripture.
The paper should be about one of the following topics:
Blindness vs. Sight
Xenia
Fate
Justice
Honor
Identity
Allusions
Irony
For help with research questions, review “Lesson: Introduction to Research Paper and Topic Selection.”
Research Question Outline
Research Question Outline
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topic
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10 pts
Exemplary
Topic has been chosen from provided list.
0 pts
Insufficient or missing
No topic or topic is not from the list.
/ 10 pts
Texts
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25 pts
Exemplary
CTBC and one other text from class have been chosen.
0 pts
Insufficient or missing
Two texts (one of which should be CTBC) from class have not been chosen.
/ 25 pts
Research Question
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35 pts
Exemplary
At least five research questions are present and are clearly connected to the texts and topics.
28 pts
Developing
Fewer than five research questions are present and how they relate to the text and topic is somewhat unclear.
21 pts
Insufficient
Fewer than three research questions are present or questions do not clearly relate to the text and topic.
/ 35 pts
Biblical Application
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25 pts
Exemplary
At least one research question involves looking at Scripture.
0 pts
Insufficient or missing
None of the research questions involve looking at Scripture.
/ 25 pts
Topic Approval
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5 pts
Exemplary
Topic is within the student’s reach for a five-page paper and at least three secondary sources are likely to be available. Student seems to understand the topic and research questions well.
4 pts
Developing
Topic is within the student’s reach but the student does not seem quite ready to begin researching.
3 pts
Insufficient
Topic is not possible to research or student demonstrates no understanding of the topic.
/ 5 pts
Total Points: 0