Discussion

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Discussion Rubric (20 points) Course: 3FA2021 Craft Academic Writing for Bus (BADM-700-01D)

Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

Quality of

Content

/ 10 10 points

Thoroughly

addresses the

prompt(s).

Clearly

demonstrates

understanding of

relevant course

concepts using

course materials

and additional

resources (with

citations and

references).

Provides clear

evidence of

critical thinking.

9 points

Adequately

addresses the

prompt(s).

Demonstrates a

basic

understanding of

relevant course

concepts using

course materials

and additional

resources (with

citations and

references).

Provides some

evidence of

critical thinking.

7 points

Partially address

the prompt(s) or

addresses only

some of the

prompts.

Demonstrates a

limited

understanding of

relevant course

concepts using

course materials

and additional

resources (with

citations and

references).

Provides limited

evidence of

critical thinking.

6 points

Minimally

addresses or

does not address

the prompt(s).

Does not

adequately

demonstrate an

understanding of

relevant course

concepts or

provide evidence

of critical

thinking.

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Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

Response to

Classmates

/ 5 5 points

You

demonstrated

clear,

insightful critical

analysis of your

classmates'

postings when

using one or

more dialogue

techniques:

Extension,

Relevancy.

Exploratory,

Challenge,

Relational,

Diagnostic,

Action, Cause &

Effect,

Hypothetical,

Priority,

Summary

4 points

You

demonstrated

clear,

competent critica

l analysis of your

classmates'

postings when

using one or

more dialogue

techniques:

Extension,

Relevancy.

Exploratory,

Challenge,

Relational,

Diagnostic,

Action, Cause &

Effect,

Hypothetical,

Priority,

Summary

3 points

You

demonstrated li

mited critical

analysis of your

classmates'

postings when

using one or

more dialogue

techniques:

Extension,

Relevancy.

Exploratory,

Challenge,

Relational,

Diagnostic,

Action, Cause &

Effect,

Hypothetical,

Priority,

Summary

2 points

You

demonstrated no

critical analysis

of your

classmates'

postings when

using one or

more dialogue

techniques:

Extension,

Relevancy.

Exploratory,

Challenge,

Relational,

Diagnostic,

Action, Cause &

Effect,

Hypothetical,

Priority,

Summary

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Total / 20

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Competent Needs Improvement

Inadequate/Faili ng

Criterion Score

Written

Communicatio

n & APA

/ 5 5 points

Excellent

communication

when applying

English Grammar

Standards and

the 7 C's of

writing: clear,

concise,

complete,

correct,

correlated to the

research,

creative, and

with critical

thinking

evidenced.

Excellent use of

APA formatting

standards, as

applicable.

4 points

Proficient

communication

when applying

English Grammar

Standards and

the 7 C's of

writing: clear,

concise,

complete,

correct,

correlated to the

research,

creative, and

with critical

thinking

evidenced.

Proficient use of

APA formatting

standards, as

applicable.

3 points

Emergent

communication

when applying

English Grammar

Standards and

the 7 C's of

writing: clear,

concise,

complete,

correct,

correlated to the

research,

creative, and

with critical

thinking

evidenced.

Emergent use of

APA formatting

standards, as

applicable.

2 points

Inadequate

communication

when applying

English Grammar

Standards and

the 7 C's of

writing: clear,

concise,

complete,

correct,

correlated to the

research,

creative, and

with critical

thinking

evidenced.

Inadequate use

of APA

formatting

standards, as

applicable.

Excellent 18 points minimum

Competent 16 points minimum

Needs Improvement 14 points minimum

Inadequate/Failing 0 points minimum