can this be done?

Categories

Excellent

100%

Sufficient

80%

Needs Improvement

60%

Not Evident

0%

Total Value

Initial Post

Clear, strong, and supported explanation of the prompt and all components.

Choice is clearly stated and there are 2 or more pieces of scientifically based evidence supporting choice.

40 points

Explanation is clear, but is incomplete or unsupported.

Choice is clearly stated and there is at least 1 piece of scientifically based evidence supporting choice32 points

Explanation is unclear, incomplete, and not supported.

Choice is stated but the evidence is not sufficient (from a poor source). 24 points

No explanation0 points

40

Response Posts

A minimum of two responses are used and sufficient detail is used (150-200 words). Comments are thoughtful, reflective, and respectful of other’s postings

30 points

Two responses that are not reflective of the topic or other students posting. Either or both are less than 100 words. 24 points

One response is used or two responses show a minimum effort in reading and understanding other student’s post. (e.g. "I agree with Bill")

18 points

No responses0 points

30

Sources

The required number of sources are provided (minimum of 3, not including textbook). All sources used for quotes, statistics, and facts are credible and cited correctly.

20 points

Fewer than required number of sources are provided. Most sources used for quotes, statistics, and facts are credible and cited correctly.

16 points

Only 1 or 2 sources are provided. Not all sources used are credible and not all are cited correctly. 12 points

Sources are not cited at all, are not credible, and/or are not cited correctly. 0 points

20

Writing Mechanics

Post is of required length. Author makes fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content

10 points

Post is at least one half of the required length. Author makes 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content

8 points

Post is about one fourth of the required length. Author makes 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

6 points

Post is less than one fourth of required length. Author makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

10