Presentation/Assigment
Grading Rubric for Discussion Boards
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePromptness and Initiative
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0 pts Below Expectations No posting credit at all for postings outside of the date range. |
1 pts Proficient Contributes but doesn't meet the requirement of responding to two peer postings, and /or posts all requirements on the same day of the week. |
2 pts Exemplary Posts original contribution, responds to at least two peers postings, and posts on at least two different days of the week. |
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics of Writing
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0 pts Below Expectations Poor spelling and grammar in posts; format is extremely hard to read would be deemed as unprofessional documentation by common business standards. |
1 pts Proficient An error in spelling and grammar, yet overall format is clear. |
2 pts Exemplary Submissions are grammatically correct, posts with rare misspellings, format is easy to read/ professional delivery |
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance of Post
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0 pts Below Expectations Posts topics which do not relate to the discussion; remarks are not backed up by a reference; rehashes or summarizes other postings; unclear connection to topic; minimal expression of opinions or ideas. |
1 pts Proficient Most posts are short in length and offer no further insight into the topic; opinions and ideas are stately clearly with occasional lack of connection to topic, and/or provides limited citations (from text, website, etc) for the community to reference. |
2 pts Exemplary Consistently posts topics related to assigned topic; cites at least one but preferably several credible references related to topic (text, website, or other credible / scholarly references); expresses opinions and ideas in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic. |
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreating Community
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0 pts Below Expectations Argumentative or abrasive. No peer interaction. |
1 pts Proficient Displays an effort to become involved with group; interacts with others. This category is concerned with quality of interactions. |
2 pts Exemplary Frequently attempts to motivate the group discussion; presents creative approaches to topic, can differ or counter peers points with diplomacy, if applicable. Refers to peer contributions. Creates community in the discussion. This category is concerned with quality of interactions. |
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking/Analysis
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0 pts Below Expectations Makes errors in interpreting topics; opinion based comments only; superficial commentary. |
1 pts Proficient Accurately interprets topic; uses main points of information from resources/ references; may repeat the ideas of other but attempts to offer new insight; response does not provoke significant new thinking or further discussion. |
2 pts Exemplary Interprets topic in accurate and insightful ways. Uses information thoughtfully, in a ways that are factually relevant and accurate; postings shows analysis, might offer alternatives or creative viewpoints based on concrete evidence. |
2 pts
Total Points: 10