ASSIGNMENT 12

20 pts

Exceptional

The initial post thoughtfully considers and responds to the discussion questions using well documented, sound logic, and is clearly and succinctly written. The post fosters ongoing dialog in a professional and scholarly manner.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The initial post considers and responds to the discussion questions; however the depth of response is not complete. The posting does not address the overall question asked in detail.

16.5 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

The initial post responds to all of the discussion questions in a superficial manner.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

The initial post does not respond to all discussion questions and answers are provided in a superficial manner.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No initial post or the post offers no insight or application to the discussion board

20 pts

Exceptional

Initial post is supported by evidence from scholarly sources. The initial post is approximately 200-300 words in length and includes relevant citations from the course readings and/or professional literature. In-text citations and full references are utilized.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Initial post is partially supported by evidence from scholarly sources. It is approximately 199-150 words in length and includes relevant citations from the course readings. In-text citations and full references are utilized.

16.5 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

Initial post is partially supported by evidence. The post is less than 100 - 149 words in length or does not include relevant citations from professional literature outside the required readings. In-text citations and/or full references may be incomplete or missing.

10 pts

Needs Improvement

Non-scholarly references utilized. The initial post is less than 100 words in length and does not include relevant citations from the course readings or professional literature.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

The initial post is less than 100 words in length and does not include citations from the course readings or professional literature.

20 pts

Excellent

All discussion posts are relevant to the topic and are presented logically and clearly. This includes initial posts and posts to peers. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

All discussion posts are relevant to the topic but are unclear at times. This includes initial posts and posts to peers. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernible.

16.5 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

All discussion posts are presented logically and clearly. However, they lack relevance to the topic. This includes initial posts and posts to peers.

8 pts

Needs Improvement

Most or all discussion posts lack a logical and clear approach. Relevance to the topic is difficult to discern. This includes initial posts and posts to peers.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

All posts lack clarity and relevance to the topic.

20 pts

Exceptional

Two posts are written in response to fellow learners’ post and are each between 100-150 words. Responses are substantive insightful and contain at least one reference.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Two posts are written in response to fellow learners’ posts and are each between 75-100 words. The posts are substantive but do not contain a reference.

16.5 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

Less than two posts are written in response to other learner’s posts and are between 50 - 75 words. Post that was written was substantive but may or may not contain a reference.

8 pts

Needs Improvement

Less than two posts are written in response to other learner’s posts and are less than 50 words. Posts are not substantive.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Does not respond to a fellow learners’ posting.

5 pts

Exceptional

Postings contain no grammatical or typographical errors. Citations in the post adhere to APA format as well as references noted at the end of the post (one to two errors). (Example: excluding double-spacing and indentation of the second and subsequent lines within the reference). No more than 25% of your paper should be direct quotes.

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Citations in the post adhere to APA format as well as references noted at the end of the post (three to four errors). Postings contain minimal grammatical or typographical errors (3 or less).

3 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

Citations in the post and/or references noted at the end of the post do not adhere to APA format (four to five errors). Four to five grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Citations in the post and/or references noted at the end of the post do not adhere to APA format (>eight errors). Six or more grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Postings contain greater than ten errors in APA format, syntax, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation (>ten errors).

5 pts

Exceptional

Participation Initial postings are on the discussion board by Saturday 11:59 PM Pacific time.

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Initial post less than 24 hours late.

3 pts

Meets Criteria or Satisfactory

Initial post 24 to 48 hours late.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Initial post 48 to 72 hours late.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Initial post more than 72 hours late.

5 pts

Exceptionsl

All posts to peers occur before Tuesday at midnight pacific time.

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Peer responses less than 24 hours late.

3 pts

Satisfactory

Peer responses 24 to 48 hours late.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Peer responses 48 to 72 hours late.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Peer responses more than 72 hours late.

5 pts

Exceptional

Learner posts on 3 separate days.

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Learner posts on 2 separate days but still has 3 total posts.

3 pts

Satisfactory

Learner posts on 2 separate days and has 2 total posts.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Learner responds on only 1 day during the week.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Does not post during the week.