Discussion Board 1

Thread

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

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Thread: Content

9 points

· All key components of the Discussion Board 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 Discussion Board 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 Discussion 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

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Thread: Grammar and Spelling, Current APA Formatting

3 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. The word count is 200-250 words.

2 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. The word count is 150-199 words.

1 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. The word count is less than 149 words.

0 points

Not present

Replies

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

Replies

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Replies: Grammar, Spelling, & Current APA Formatting & Word Count

3 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. At least 2 replies are present and the word count of 200100+ words is met.

2 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. At least 2 replies are present, and the word count is 150–19975-99 words.

1 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. At least 1 reply is present, or the word count is less than 149 74 words.

0 points

Not present