DB_Rubric3.docx

Discussion Board Rubric: Total possible point value 100

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.

There is an adaptation to the skeletal system that is supported with scientifically based evidence. There is a description both anatomically and physiologically.

40 points

Explanation is clear, but is incomplete or unsupported.

There is an adaptation to the skeletal system that is supported with scientifically based evidence. The description includes either anatomical or physiological aspects.

32 points

Explanation is unclear, incomplete, and not supported.

There may be adaptations described but not to the skeletal system.

24 points

No explanation

0 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 responses

0 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.

0 points

10