Week 2 Discussion
Response No Submission 0 points
Emerging (F-D: 1- 27) 27 points
Satisfactory (C: 28- 31) 31 points
Proficient (B: 32- 35) 35 points
Exemplary (A: 36- 40) 40 points
C S
Quality
of Initial
Posting
No initial posting
exists to evaluate.
The information
provided is
inaccurate, not
focused on the
assignment’s topic,
and/or does not
answer the
question(s) fully.
Response
demonstrates
incomplete
understanding of the
topic and/or
inadequate
preparation.
The information
provided is accurate,
giving a basic
understanding of the
topic(s) covered. A
basic understanding
is when you are able
to describe the terms
and concepts
covered. Despite this
basic understanding,
initial posting may
not include complete
development of all
aspects of the
assignment.
The information
provided is accurate,
displaying a good
understanding of the
topic(s) covered. A
good understanding
is when you are able
to explain the terms
and topics covered.
Initial posting
demonstrates sincere
reflection and
addresses most
aspects of the
assignment, although
all concepts may not
be fully developed.
The information
provided is accurate,
providing an in-
depth, well thought-
out understanding of
the topic(s) covered.
An in-depth
understanding
provides an analysis
of the information,
synthesizing what is
learned from the
course/assigned
readings.
Participation No Submission 0 points
Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points
Satisfactory (C: 14- 16) 16 points
Proficient (B: 17- 18) 18 points
Exemplary (A: 19- 20) 20 points
Participation
in
Discussion
No responses to
other classmates
were posted in this
discussion forum.
May include one or
more of the
following:
*Comments to only
one other student's
post.
*Comments are not
substantive, such as
just one line or
saying, “Good job” or
“I agree.
*Comments are off
topic.
Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts but only
on one day of the
week. Comments are
substantive, meaning
they reflect and
expand on what the
other student wrote.
Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts on more
than one day.
Comments are
substantive, meaning
they reflect and
expand on what the
other student wrote.
Comments to two or
more classmates’
initial posts and to
the instructor's
comment (if
applicable) on two or
more days.
Responses
demonstrate an
analysis of peers’
comments, building
on previous posts.
Comments extend
and deepen
meaningful
conversation and
may include a follow-
up question.
Writing No Submission 0 points
Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points
Satisfaction (C: 14-16) 16 points
Proficient (B: 17- 18) 18 points
Exemplary (A: 19- 20) 20 points
Writing
Mechanics
(Spelling,
Grammar,
Citation
Style) and
No postings for
which to evaluate
language and
grammar exist.
Numerous issues in
any of the following:
grammar, mechanics,
spelling, use of slang,
and incomplete or
missing citations and
references. If
required for the
assignment, did not
Some spelling,
grammatical, and/or
structural errors are
present. Some errors in
formatting citations
and references are
present. If required for
the assignment, utilizes
sources to support
Minor errors in
grammar, mechanics,
or spelling in the
initial posting are
present. Minor errors
in formatting
citations and
references may exist.
If required for the
Minor to no errors
exist in grammar,
mechanics, or
spelling in both the
initial post and
comments to others.
Formatting of
citations and
references is correct.
Total / 80
Overall Score
Close
Information
Literacy
use course, text,
and/or outside
readings (where
relevant) to support
work.
work for initial post but
not comments to other
students. Sources
include course/text
readings but outside
sources (when relevant)
include non-
academic/authoritative,
such as Wikis and .com
resources.
assignment, utilizes
sources to support
work for both the
initial post and some
of the comments to
other students.
Sources include
course and text
readings as well as
outside sources
(when relevant) that
are academic and
authoritative (e.g.,
journal articles, other
text books, .gov Web
sites, professional
organization Web
sites, cases, statutes,
or administrative
rules).
If required for the
assignment, utilizes
sources to support
work for both the
initial post and the
comments to other
students. Sources
include course and
text readings as well
as outside sources
(when relevant) that
are academic and
authoritative (e.g.,
journal articles, other
text books, .gov Web
sites, professional
organization Web
sites, cases, statutes,
or administrative
rules).
No Submission 0 points minimum
There was no
submission for this
assignment.
Emerging (F to D
Range) 1 point minimum
Satisfactory progress has
not been met on the
competencies for this
assignment.
Satisfactory (C Range) 56 points minimum
Satisfactory progress has
been achieved on the
competencies for this
assignment.
Proficient (B Range) 64 points minimum
Proficiency has been
achieved on the
competencies for this
assignment.
Exemplary (A
Range) 72 points minimum
The competencies
for this assignment
have been
mastered.