Week 4 Discussion

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Total / 80

Criteria Unacceptable 0 points

Emerging (F through D Range) 27 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 31 points

Above Average (B Range) 35 points

Exemplary (A Range) 40 points

Criterion Score

Quality

of

Initial

Posting

/ 40No initial posting 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.

Criteria Unacceptable 0 points

Emerging (F through D Range) 13 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 15 points

Satisfactory (C Range) 17 points

Exemplary (A Range) 20 points

Criterion Score

Participation

in

Discussion

/ 20

Writing

Mechanics

(Spelling,

Grammar,

APA) and

Information

Literacy

/ 20

No responses to

other classmates 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.

No postings for

which to evaluate

language and

grammar

Numerous issues in

any of the following:

grammar, mechanics,

spelling, use of slang,

and incomplete or

missing APA citations

and references. If

required for the

assignment, did not

use course, text,

and/or outside

readings (where

relevant) to support

work.

Some spelling, grammatical,

and/or structural errors. Some

errors in APA formatting (citations

and references). 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-

academic/authoritative, such as

Wikis and .com resources.

Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or

spelling in the initial posting. Minor errors

in APA formatting (citations and

references). 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).

Minor to no errors in grammar, mechanics,

or spelling in both the initial post and

comments to others. APA formatting 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).

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Overall Score

Close

Unacceptable 0 points minimum

Emerging (F through D Range) 1 point minimum

Satisfactory (C Range) 54 points minimum

Above Average (B Range) 62 points minimum

Exemplary (A Range) 70 points minimum