DB 1/5 - Investment

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

40 points

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Original Thread

26 to 30 points

· All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

· Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

· At least 3 scholarly sources cited effectively.

19 to 25 points

· Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

· Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

· 1 – 3 scholarly sources cited effectively.

1 to 18 points

· Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are left unanswered.

· Major points are not supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

· No scholarly sources cited effectively.

0 points

Reply

9 to 10 points

· Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; and

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts).

· Reply identifies a point in the original post and expounds on it.

· At least 2 scholarly sources cited effectively.

7 to 8 points

· Most points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; and

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts).

· Reply identifies a point in the original post and expounds on it.

· A et least 1 scholarly source cited effectively.

1 to 6 points

· Major points are supported by the following:

· Reading & Study materials;

· Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; and

· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts).

· Reply does not identify any point from the original post.

· No scholarly sources cited effectively.

0 points

Structure

10 points

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Original Thread

5 points

· Proper spelling and grammar are used.

· The required word count (500–750 words) is met.

· Communication follows Student Expectations .

· In-text citations and reference items are in current APA format.

4 points

· Some spelling and grammar mistakes exist.

· Word Count is between 400-500 words is met.

· Communication follows Student Expectations .

· In-text citations and reference items contain errors from current APA format.

1 to 3 points

· Communication does not adhere to Student Expectations .

· In-text citations and reference items present but are not in current APA format.

0 points

Reply

5 points

· Proper spelling and grammar are used.

· The required word count (300–500 words) is met.

· Communication follows Student Expectations .

4 points

· Some spelling and grammar mistakes exist.

· Word Count is less than 300 words.

· Communication follows Student Expectations .

1 to 3 points

· Significant spelling and grammar mistakes exist.

· Word Count is less than 300 words.

· Communication does not adhere to Student Expectations .

0 points

Total

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