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Discussion RubricCriteriaRatingsPoints

Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts

5 points Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

4 points Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

2 points Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

1 points Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

5 points

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

3 points Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

2 points Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

1 point Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

0 point Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

3 pointsResponse to Posts of Peers

2 points Distinguished

Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.

1 points Fair

Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.

0 point Poor

Student provided no response to a peer's post.

 

2 pointsTotal Points: 10