DB #1 Sweden Response

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Content Mastery

64.25 to 70 points:

· Original post display clear content mastery, and relate precisely to the assigned topic.

· Two (2) Reply Posts display the addition of new ideas, analysis, and/or moving the topic forward.

58.75 to 64 points:

· Original post are related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery.

· Two (2) Reply Posts are related to the original post but are not as developed with respect to the addition of new ideas, analysis, and/or moving the topic forward.

1 to 58.5 points:

· Original post are loosely related to the assigned topic, and do not effectively contribute to the development of the discussion. Posts display a minimal or superficial understanding of the topic.

· Missing a reply and/or Reply Posts are unrelated to the other students’ original post or lack the addition of new ideas, analysis, and/or moving the topic forward.

0 points

Not present

Clarity & Support

64.25 to 70 points:

· Original post are balanced in their approach to the topic, and provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic.

· Reply posts (2) are balanced in their approach to the topic, and provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic in the context of a reply post.

58.75 to 64 points:

· Original post are mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.

· Reply posts (2) are mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature in the context of a reply post.

1 to 58.5 points:

· Original post show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

· Reply posts (2) show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

· Additionally, student should concentrate on how to respectfully approach differing opinions.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Grammar & Spelling

16.5 to 18 points:

· Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay.

· Post contains fewer than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

15.25 to 16.25 points:

· Post contains fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

· Few errors (4-5) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper current APA format.

1 to 15 points:

· Posts contains fewer than 10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

· Numerous errors (6+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper current APA format.

0 points

Not present

Current APA Format

16.5 to 18 points:

Minimal errors (1-3) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper current APA format.

15.25 to 16.25 points:

Few errors (4-5) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper current APA format.

1 to 15 points:

Numerous errors (6+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper current APA format.

0 points

Not present

Word Length

11 to 12 points:

Minimum word count of 800 (800 to 1,200 word count) words for the initial thread and 250 words for each reply.

10.25 to 10.75 points:

Minimum word count for each post is within 90% of the word count requirement.

1 to 10 points:

Minimum word count for each post is within 80% of the word count requirement.

0 points

Not present

Sources

11 to 12 points:

· Initial post includes five unique, relevant scholarly references. Student may judiciously use .gov (CIA/FBI/State Department, and the like) references as their scholarly sources.

· Each reply post should have at least one scholarly reference or gov (CIA/FBI/State Department, and the like).

10.25 to 10.75 points:

References to outside sources is within 90% of the minimum requirement (Requirement: 7 minimum – 5 original and 1 each for the replies).

1 to 10 points:

· Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.

· Or, references to outside sources is within 80% of the minimum requirement (Requirement: 7 minimum – 5 original and 1 each for the replies).

Professor Comments:

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