CJUS 420 DB FORUM 1 THREAD K.C.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content (70%)

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 70-89%

Developing 1-69%

Not present

Total

Thread: Content

23 to 25 points:

All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

Includes a reflective Christian worldview and Biblical integration.

Minimum word count of 250 words is met or exceeded.

17.5 to 22.5 points:

Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

OR

Student’s post may meet advanced requirements but does not include a Christian worldview or Biblical integration.

Minimum word count of 250 words met.

1 to 17 points:

The Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

May not include Biblical integration

Minimum word count is less than 250 words.

0 points

Not present

Replies: Content

9 to 10 points:

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent. Supports replies with 2 peer-reviewed/scholarly research.

Both replies include a reflective Christian worldview and Biblical integration.

At least 2 replies are present, and the minimum word count of 100 words is met or exceeded for each reply.

7 to 8.5 points:

Most replies focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent. Supports replies with 2 sources.

At least 1 reply includes Christian worldview and Biblical integration.

At least 2 replies are present, and the minimum word count of 100 words is met or exceeded for each reply.

1 to 6.5 points:

Some replies focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence. May not support reply with any research.

OR

Student’s post may meet proficient or advanced requirements both replies do not include a Christian worldview or Biblical integration.

Replies may not meet minimum word count of 100 words.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced 90-100%

Proficient 70-89%

Developing 1-69%

Not present

Total

Research Support

4.5 to 5 points:

Includes 2 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years for all posts (Main post and replies)

3.5 to 4 points:

Includes 2 peer-reviewed sources for all posts (Main post and replies).

1 to 3 points:

Includes fewer than 2 sources per each post. Sources may not be peer-reviewed (main post and replies).

0 points

Not present

Grammar and Spelling

3 points:

Spelling and grammar are correct across all posts. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

2 to 2.5 points:

Spelling and grammar has errors across some posts. Sentences are mostly coherent. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures.

1 to 1.5 points:

Spelling and grammar errors distract across most posts. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed.

0 points

Not present

APA formatting

6.5 to 7 points:

Where applicable, references are cited in correct, current APA format. In-text citations and a reference list are present. Citations and format are in current APA style with little to no errors (1-2 errors).

All posts demonstrate APA format.

Student must show APA format for all (3) posts.

5 to 6 points:

Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting. In-text citations and a reference list are present. Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors (3 errors).

All posts demonstrate APA format.

Student must show APA format for all (3) posts.

1 to 4.5 points:

Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in APA format. Either in-text citations or reference list may not be present. Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors (4+) are present.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/50