DB 2

Thread

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Content

20 to 21 points

· All key components of the DB 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.

18 to 19 points

· Most of the components of the DB Forum prompt are answered in the thread.

· The thread has a logical flow.

· Major points are stated reasonably well.

· Major points are mostly supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

1 to 17 points

· The DB Forum prompt is addressed minimally.

· The thread lacks flow or content.

· Major points are unclear or confusing.

· Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

0 points

Not present.

Structure

30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Grammar and Spelling, Current APA Formatting

5 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. At least two citations are used in current APA format.

4 points

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. At least one citation is used with some current APA formatting.

1 to 3 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. No citations are used in current APA format.

0 points

Not present.

Thread:

Word Count

4 points

The word count is 750+ words.

3 points

The word count is 500–749 words.

1 to 2 points

The word count is less than 500 words.

0 points

Not present

Replies

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Replies: Content

13 to 14 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.

12 points

· Replies mostly focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread.

· Replies mostly provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread.

· Replies are generally clear and coherent.

1 to 11 points

· Replies rarely focus on a point made in another student’s thread.

· Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread.

· Replies lack clarity and coherence.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Replies: Grammar, Spelling, & Current APA Formatting

3 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. At least one citation is used in current APA format.

2 points

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. At least one citation is used with some current APA formatting.

1 point

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. No citations are used in current APA format.

0 points

Not present.

Replies: Word Count

3 points

At least 2 replies are present, and the word count of 300+ words is met.

2 points

At least 2 replies are present, and the word count is 200–299.

1 point

At least 1 reply is present, or the word count is less than 200 words.

0 points

Not present.