CJUST 410 DB FORUM 1 THREAD DUE 5/14/2020

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Initial Post: Content

36 to 40 points:

· Each question/prompt is answered thoroughly and logically.

· Major points are stated clearly and effectively.

· Clear, logical flow to post; stayed on topic.

· Personal examples are used appropriately

28 to 35.5 points:

· Most questions/prompts are answered.

· Major points are stated clearly and effectively for the most part.

· Post is clear, logical and focused for the most part.

· Personal examples are overused.

1 to 27.5 points:

· Most prompts/ questions are answered.

· Lack of clarity, coherence, logic and focus in key areas.

· Personal examples are over-relied upon.

0 points

Not Present

Initial Post: Research Engagement

15.5 to 17.5 points:

· Ideas from the reading and presentations from the Module/Week are integrated.

· One (1) “outside” (not from class) scripture is incorporated into the post.

· One (1) “outside” (not from the text or class) “scholarly” reference (Journal or Law Review) is incorporated into the post.

12.5 to 15 points:

· Some ideas from the reading and presentations from the Module/Week are incorporated.

· Scripture is used but not incorporated.

· Scripture is not “quoted” for context.

· Reference is used but not scholarly.

· Reference is not incorporated.

1 to 12 points:

· Readings and presentations from the Module/Week are not incorporated.

· No “outside” scripture incorporated.

· No “outside” reference incorporated.

0 points

Not Present

Replies: Content

27 to 30 points:

· One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads.

· It’s clear what the other student’s said.

· There was a detailed “analysis” of the other student’s reasoning.

· In addition to analysis, the post moves the other student’s post forward, with new ideas, questions, and research.

· One (1) “outside” (not from the text or class) “scholarly” reference (Journal or Law Review) is incorporated into the post.

21 to 26.5 points:

· One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads.

· It’s not clear what the other student said.

· No “analysis” of the other student’s reasoning

· New ideas, research, questions, and analysis are not included.

· Reply posts do not seem to actually forward the classmate’s post.

· Agreement or disagreement with some reasoning

· Reference is used but not scholarly.

1 to 20.5 points:

· Missing one reply post.

· No analysis

· It’s completely unclear what the other student said.

· Post is an opinion reply only

· Mere agreement or disagreement only

· Reply post only asks questions

· No “outside” reference incorporated.

0 points

Not Present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Grammar, Spelling & APA: Initial Post

18 to 20 points:

Minimal to no errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

14 to 17.5 points:

Some errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

1 to 13.5 points:

Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

0 points

Not Present

Word Count

Initial Post

6.75 to 7.5 points:

150–250 words per reply.

5.25 to 6.5 points:

80%-50% words less than the required length.

1 to 5 points:

49%-1% words less than the required length.

0 points

Not Present

Grammar, Spelling & APA: Replies

9 to 10 points:

Minimal to no errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

7 to 8.5 points

Some errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

1 to 6.5 points:

Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and APA format.

0 points

Not Present

Professor Comments:

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