DB 3 & 4

Thread

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Content

9 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, research, or thoughtful analysis with a biblical worldview.

8 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, research, or thoughtful analysis with a biblical worldview.

1 to 7 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 good examples, research, or thoughtful analysis with a biblical worldview.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Grammar and Spelling, Current APA Formatting

1.5 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current APA format.

0.75 points

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. References are cited with some current APA formatting.

0.5 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. References are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not present.

Thread:

Word Count

1.5 points

The word count is 350+ words.

0.75 points

The word count is 200-349 words.

0.5 points

The word count is less than 200 words.

0 points

Not present.

Replies

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Replies: Content

5 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.

4 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 3 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

1.5 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current APA format.

0.75 points

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. References are cited with some current APA formatting.

0.5 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. References are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not present.

Replies: Word Count

1.5 points

At least 2 replies are present, and the word count of 200+ words is met.

0.75 points

At least 2 replies are present, and the word count is 100–199.

0.5 points

At least 1 reply is present, or the word count is less than 100 words.

0 points

Not present