Response to Student Discussion Post

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Advanced 92-100 (A- to A):

Satisfies criteria w/ excellence

Proficient 84-91 (B- to B+) :

Satisfies Criteria

Developing (C- to C+):

Satisfies most criteria

Below Expectations (F to D+):

Does not satisfy criteria

Not Present

Points

Earned

Content 70% (87.5 points)

Thread

65 to 70 points

· All key components of the discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

· The thread has a clear, logical flow. All major points are stated clearly.

· All major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings-to-date and good examples or thoughtful analysis.

59 to 64 points

· All key components of the discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

· The thread has a logical flow. Most major points are stated.

· Most major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings-to-date and examples or analysis.

53 to 58 points

· The discussion prompt is addressed.

· The thread lacks flow and content. Major points are unclear or confusing.

· Major points include minimal examples or analysis.

1 to 52 points

· The discussion prompt is addressed minimally or not at all.

· The thread lacks content. Major points are unclear, confusing or not discussed at all.

· Major points are not supported by examples or analysis.

0 points

Reply

16.5 to 17.5 points

· One Reply directly addresses a specific point of reference within a related thread.

· The reply is a significant contribution supported by at least 1 required evidence-based source/reading-to-date, reflects thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread.

15.5 points

· One Reply addresses a point of reference within a related thread.

· The reply is a contribution supported by at least 1 required evidence-based source/reading-to-date, reflects analysis of subject matter and thread.

13.5 to 14.5 points

· One Reply addresses a related thread.

· The reply lacks flow and content. Reply is unclear or confusing.

1 to 12.5 points

· One Reply marginally addresses a related thread.

· The reply lacks relevancy or clarity.

0 points

Structure 30% (37.5 points)

Organization / Style/Sources

23 to 25 points

· The thread is presented with appropriate headings in bold, annotated outline with concise sentences, and organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count exceeds 450 words.

· The reply contains a salutation and exceeds 150 word count.

· Required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form without format errors.

21 to 22 points

· The thread is presented with most headings in bold, annotated outline with sentences, but slightly lacking organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is met.

· The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 150 word count.

· All but two of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form with minimal format errors.

19 to 20 points

· The thread is presented with partial headings, without annotated outline and/or clear sentences, and/or lacks organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is met.

· The reply does not contain a salutation and/or meet 150 word count.

· All but three of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; reflects several errors related to current APA standards or Turabian Form.

1 to 18 points

· The thread is presented without headings and/or clear sentences, and lacks organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is not met or exceeded.

· The reply does not contain a salutation and does not meet 150 word count.

· All but four of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; reflects many errors related to current APA standards or Turabian Form.

0 points

Grammar/

Spelling

11.5 to 12.5 points

· Spelling, grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

· Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

9.5 to 10.5 points

· Sentences are reasonably complete, clear, and concise. Minor issues with proofreading/editing are noted.

· Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

8.5 points

· Sentences are less complete, clear, and concise. More pervasive / significant issues with proofreading / editing are noted.

· Paragraphs marginally contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

1 to 7.5 points

· Writing is not at the graduate level. It was clear that the work had not been edited or proofread. Multiple issues are noted.

· Run-on paragraphs are observed. Sentence structure is not varied.

0 points

Total

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