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Discussion Rubric

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Competent Novice Initial Post Content

14 to 15 points

All of the following criteria are met:

At least 1 substantial post that covers required topic completely using original thought that demonstrates advanced knowledge of the topic.

Post includes at least two secondary sources. At least one source is from University Library. (Course Textbook and related materials do NOT qualify as secondary sources.)

Length at least 300 words.

Initial post submitted by Day 3.

12 to 13 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

At least 1 substantial post that covers required topic using original thought that demonstrates proficient knowledge of the topic.

Post includes at least one secondary source from the University Library.

Length at least 300 words.

Initial post submitted by Day 3.

7 to 11 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

At least 1 substantial post that covers required topic using original thought that demonstrates general knowledge of the topic.

Post includes cited textbook only, or sources cited, but they are not from the University Library and/or the sources used are written at a basic level for consumers and/or they are of questionable credibility.

Length 250-300 words.

Initial post submitted on Day 4.

0 to 6 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

One post that doesn't cover the material in a substantial way.

Topic covered, but over-reliance on sources, and not much original thought.

No sources or unreliable sources such as wikipedia.

Length fewer than 250 words.

Initial post submitted on Days 5-7.

No initial post submitted or contribution does not comply with the principles of academic honesty or other University policies related to student conduct.

Replies Content

9 to 10 points

All of the following criteria are met:

7 to 8 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

5 to 6 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

0 to 4 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

At least 2 substantive replies that support, challenge or answer a question from a previous post by: (1)Providing an example (personal or researched) that explains and illustrates the key points and/or (2) providing a link to an associated article with a summary of the key points from the link that addresses the previous post and/or a detailed explanation that demonstrate insight into the key points.

Both replies contain a credible secondary reference. (Course Textbook and related materials do NOT qualify as secondary sources.)

Length at least 150 words.

At least 2 substantive replies that support, challenge or answer a question from a previous post by: (1) Providing an example (personal or researched) that explains and illustrates the key points and/or (2) providing a link to an associated article with a summary of the key points from the link that addresses the previous post and/or a detailed explanation that demonstrate insight into the key points.

One reply contains a credible secondary reference.

Length at least 150 words

At least 2 replies, but one or more does not contain sufficient detail. OR only 1 substantive reply.

One or more replies include cited textbook only, or sources cited, but they are not from the University Library and/or the sources used are written at a basic level for consumers and/or they are of questionable credibility.

Length 75-150 words.

No substantive posts - nothing new added to the discussion or inappropriate response.

No replies submitted or contribution(s) do not comply with the principles of academic honesty or other University policies related to student conduct.

Length fewer than 75 words.

Writing, Formatting , and Citations

5 points

All of the following criteria are met:

All posts are well written and demonstrate advanced college-level writing and critical thinking.

4 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

All posts are well written and demonstrate proficiency in college-level writing and critical thinking.

2 to 3 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

All posts are well written and demonstrate general proficiency in college-level writing and critical thinking.

0 to 1 points

Any of the following criteria are met:

More than 5 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Instructions were not followed.

Work is free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

All instructions are followed, and proper formatting is used that meets APA requirements, including the use of in-text citations.

1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

All instructions are followed, and proper formatting is used that meets APA requirements, including the use of in-text citations, with the exception of 1-2 minor errors.

3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Instructions are not completely followed.

Obvious attempt to use APA formatting, but significant or multiple errors are present.

Several or significant APA errors are noted.

In-text citations were not used.