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Content 28 Points

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 60-89%

Developing 1-59%

Not present

Replies Content - 28 points

25-28 points

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

17-24 points

Three replies. 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 student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

1-16 points

One to two replies. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

0 points

No responses, or the responses provided are not substantive and do not address the information presented by the thread. The three replies were not submitted together (in the same week).

Structure 12 Points

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Replies: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting - 7 Points

6-7 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.

4-5 points

Writer makes 1–2 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting.

1-3 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Writer makes 3–4 errors in grammar, spelling. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics that distract the reader from the content. The three replies were not submitted together (in the same week).

Replies:

Word Count -

5 Points

4-5 points

At least 3 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 200 words is met or exceeded for each.

3 points

At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum of 200 words met.

1-2 points

1 or 2 substantive responses to fellow classmates, but one or both of the submissions do not meet the required word count.

0 points

Not present. The three replies were not submitted together (in the same week).