Discussion Board Post

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Thread Content

10 points

All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

8 to 9 points

Most of the components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

1 to 7 points

The Discussion prompt is addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

0 points

Not present.

Replies Content

7 points

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another candidate’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the candidate agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent.

6 points

Most replies focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the candidate likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

1 to 5 points

Some replies focus on a point made in another candidate’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar, Spelling, and Current APA Format

4 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

3 points

Some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some current APA formatting.

1 to 2 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not present.

Word Count and Citation Requirements

4 points

The thread minimum word count of 450-500 words is met, but not exceeded by more than 100 words.

At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 150-200 words is met but not exceeded by more than 100 words.

Thread and replies include the required number of citations.

3 points

The thread word count is 300-449 words.

At least 2 replies are present, or the word count is 100-149 words.

Thread and replies do not include the required number of citations.

1 to 2 points

The thread word count is less than 300 words.

At least 1 reply is present, or a the word cound is less than 100 words.

Thread and replies do not include citations.

0 points

Not present.