ENC 2102

Composition 2 Discussion Rubric – Week 3 Discussion ONLY

Exemplary – 100% Proficient – 85% Satisfactory – 75% Needs Improvement

65%

Unacceptable –0%

Initial Post

30%

Reveals keen

understanding of the

role of the introduction

in an essay.

Demonstrates this

through the skillful

composition of two

distinct and well-crafted

introductions. A third

summary paragraph

compares and evaluates

the two introductions

reflecting strong critical

skills.

Reveals understanding

of the role of the

introduction in an

essay. Demonstrates

this through the

composition of two

distinct and well-crafted

introductions. A third

summary paragraph

compares and evaluates

the two introductions

reflecting critical skills.

Demonstrates basic

understanding of the

role of the introduction

in an essay. Composes

two introductions with

some differences.

Similarities are evident;

differences may be

minor A third

summary paragraph

compares the two

introductions with come

critical thought.

Demonstrates limited

understanding of the

role of the introduction

in an essay. Composes

two introductions but

differences are minor.

A third summary

paragraph compares the

two introductions but is

brief, vague and/or

general.

Submission was not

posted or does not meet

or approach the basic

requirements.

Peer Responses 30% Response fully

addresses the prompt

with thought-provoking

analysis of peer

introductions. Identifies

strategy or approaches

used, evaluates

effectiveness of

introductions, clarity of

information and

strength of thesis

statement. Shares

preference with

rationale and offers

detailed suggestions.

Acknowledges peer

response to own thread

(initial post)

demonstrating full

engagement in the

discussion.

Response addresses the

prompt with valid

analysis of peer

introductions. Identifies

strategy or approaches

used, evaluates

effectiveness of

introductions, clarity of

information and

strength of thesis

statement. Shares

preference and offers

suggestions. Response

may be limited in scope

in some areas or omit

one of the required

areas.

Response summarizes

peer introductions.

Considers the following

but maybe brief or

general: strategy or

approaches used,

effectiveness of

introductions, clarity of

information and

strength of thesis

statement. Shares

preference and offers

general suggestions.

Response may be vague

or lacks detail. Not all

areas required are

addressed.

Response summarizes

peer introductions.

Comments are brief or

vague. Shares

preference. No specific

suggestions offered.

Several required areas

are not addressed.

Submission was not

posted or does not meet

or approach the basic

requirements.

Grammar and

Mechanics

10%

Demonstrates mastery

of grammar,

punctuation, spelling,

mechanics, and usage

and with no errors.

Demonstrates

proficiency of grammar,

punctuation, spelling,

mechanics, and usage

with fewer than three

errors.

Demonstrates

understanding of

grammar, punctuation,

spelling, mechanics,

and usage with fewer

than five errors.

Needs improvement in

some areas of grammar,

punctuation, spelling,

mechanics, and usage;

fewer than ten errors

but retains clarity

throughout most of

post.

Submission was not

posted or does not meet

or approach the basic

requirements.

Participation

30%

Participates on three or

more days during the

active week. First post

occurs on Thursday or

earlier.

Participates on three or

more days during the

active week. First post

occurs on Friday.

Participates on two days

during the active week.

Participates on one day

only.

Submission was not

posted or does not meet

or approach the basic

requirements.