Week 2 Discussion
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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
Criterion Score
Quality
of Initial
Posting
/ 40No 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
Criterion Score
Participation
in
Discussion
/ 20No 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
Criterion Score
Writing
Mechanics
(Spelling,
Grammar,
Citation
Style) and
Information
Literacy
/ 20No 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
use course, text,
and/or outside
readings (where
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 work
for initial post but not comments
to other students. Sources
include course/text readings but
outside sources (when relevant)
include non-
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
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).
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. 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).
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Total / 80
Overall Score
Close
relevant) to support
work.
academic/authoritative, such as
Wikis and .com resources.
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.