Final Project
Final Project: Work Ethic Covenant and Character Portfolio
Write a personal work ethic covenant and assemble a character portfolio showing how biblical principles will shape your work after release.
Requirements
- My Work Story and a reflection on your view of work (Module 1)
- 30-day reliability tracking and final reflection (Module 2)
- Integrity case study response (Module 3)
- New employee plan including where to seek help for harassment (Module 4)
- Personal time audit with three changes (Module 5)
- Relationship plan with boundaries (Module 6)
- Perseverance plan (Module 7)
- A signed one-page Work Ethic Covenant with at least eight commitments and supporting Scriptures
Timeline
- Module 4: portfolio half assembled
- Module 7: covenant drafted
- Module 8: submit and share one commitment with the class
Grading Rubrics
Grading Rubrics
Every rubric uses the same four levels. Your instructor will mark the level that best matches your work for each row and add a short comment.
Module Assignment Rubric
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness | Every required part is done | Most required parts are done | About half the parts are done | Little of the assignment is done |
| Accuracy & Skill | Skills applied correctly with no significant errors | Minor errors that do not affect the result | Several errors that affect the result | Major errors throughout |
| Professional Quality | Neat, clear, and ready for an employer to see | Clear with small issues | Hard to follow in places | Unclear or disorganized |
| Effort & Growth | Went beyond the minimum or clearly improved | Solid, consistent effort | Minimal effort | Little evidence of effort |
Total possible: 16 points.
Reflection Journal Rubric
Journals are graded on effort and reflection, never on spelling, grammar, or the details of a personal story.
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion | Responds fully to every part of the prompt | Responds to most of the prompt | Responds to part of the prompt | Entry missing or one line |
| Connection to Lesson | Clearly applies the week's skill or idea | Mentions the lesson | Vague link to the lesson | No link to the lesson |
| Faith Reflection | Thoughtfully engages the Scripture or faith theme | Engages the faith theme | Brief mention of faith theme | Does not address the faith theme |
| Personal Application | Names a specific next step or change | Names a general next step | Next step is unclear | No next step |
Total possible: 16 points.
Participation Rubric
Scored at the end of each module. Average the eight scores for the Attendance & Participation grade.
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance & Punctuality | Present and on time for the full session | Present; late or left early once | Missed part of the session more than once | Absent without make-up work |
| Preparation | Completed assignment and brought workbook every time | Usually prepared | Sometimes prepared | Rarely prepared |
| Engagement | Contributes thoughtfully and draws others in | Contributes regularly | Contributes when asked | Seldom contributes, even when invited |
| Respect & Covenant | Models the classroom covenant for others | Follows the covenant consistently | Needs occasional reminders | Needs frequent reminders |
Total possible: 16 points.
Final Project Rubric: Work Ethic Covenant and Character Portfolio
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness | All eight items included | Six or seven items | Four or five items | Three or fewer |
| Biblical Understanding | Accurately applies Scripture throughout | Mostly accurate | Limited use | Missing or inaccurate |
| Practical Application | Specific, realistic commitments for the workplace | Mostly specific | General | Vague |
| Self-Awareness | Honest insight into strengths, triggers, and growth areas | Clear insight | Limited insight | Missing |
| Covenant Quality | Thoughtful, signed covenant with eight commitments and Scriptures | Clear covenant | Incomplete | Missing |
Total possible: 20 points.
Quick Guide
Biblical Work Ethic Quick Guide
Keep this guide with your important papers after release.
Biblical Workers to Remember
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ruth | Diligence and loyalty (Ruth 2) |
| Daniel | Integrity and an excellent spirit (Daniel 6) |
| Joseph | Faithfulness under authority (Genesis 39–41) |
| Lydia | Faith and business together (Acts 16) |
Reliability Plan
- ☐ Two ways to get to work
- ☐ Backup childcare contact
- ☐ Alarm and evening-before routine
- ☐ Call your supervisor as early as possible if late or absent
- ☐ Schedule appointments outside work hours when possible
Integrity at Work
- ☐ Honest timesheets
- ☐ No supplies taken home
- ☐ Truth, even about mistakes
- ☐ Keep confidences
- ☐ Give credit to others
If You're Mistreated at Work
- ☐ Write down what happened, when, and who was present
- ☐ Use your employer's reporting process (supervisor or HR)
- ☐ Seek help from the EEOC or your state labor agency if needed
- ☐ Talk with a trusted mentor or legal aid
- ☐ Remember: respect for authority never requires accepting abuse
Daily Rhythm
- ☐ Pray before work
- ☐ List your top three priorities
- ☐ Protect time for important tasks
- ☐ Take your breaks
- ☐ Review and plan tomorrow
- ☐ Keep one day for rest and worship
My Work Ethic Covenant (summary)
Signed: ______________________ Date: __________
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.— Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
Final Exam
- 1.
Genesis 2:15 shows work was:
- 2.
Colossians 3:23 calls us to work:
- 3.
Ruth gleaned in the fields of:
- 4.
Daniel's rivals found no fault because he was:
- 5.
Time theft means:
- 6.
Joseph's faithful service led to:
- 7.
Respecting authority does NOT require:
- 8.
An important but not urgent task should be:
- 9.
Romans 12:18 calls us to:
- 10.
Matthew 18:15 teaches addressing problems:
- 11.
Proverbs 24:16 says the just person who falls:
- 12.
Sabbath rest reflects:
- 13.
Lydia sold:
- 14.
1 Peter 3:15 says to share faith with:
- 15.
Only ministry jobs honor God.
- 16.
Small compromises in integrity make larger ones easier.
- 17.
Healthy boundaries include not lending money to coworkers.
- 18.
Perfectionism and excellence are the same thing.
- 19.
Describe how you would respond if a supervisor asked you to falsify a record.
- 20.
Write one commitment from your Work Ethic Covenant and a supporting Scripture.