Module/Week 1 -- Rational Decision Making in Public Administration

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Demonstrates content mastery and a well-rounded understanding of the issue.

23 to 25 points

All posts display clear content mastery, and relate precisely to the assigned topic.

21 to 22 points

All posts are related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery.

1 to 20 points

Posts 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.

0 points

Posts do not provide evidence of subject mastery.

Articulates a clear position on the topic with academic support.

23 to 25 points

Posts are balanced in their approach to the topic, but provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic.

21 to 22 points

1 to 20 points

Posts show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernible position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 points

Posts do not display evidence of individual thought or topical research.

Contributes to the overall discussion through relevant, substantive posts.

18 to 20 points

Unique contributions are made to the discussion in both the thread and 2 replies.

16 to 17 points

Contributions are made through a thread and 2 replies, but are definitional in nature.

1 to 15 points

Contributions made are minimal, and are derivative in nature.

0 points

Contributions to the discussion are nominal.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Grammar and Spelling

9.25 to 10 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout essay. Posts contain fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

8 to 9 points

Posts contain fewer than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 7 points

Posts contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Posts contain more than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Current APA Format

9.25 to 10 points

Minimal errors (1–2) are present in the interpretation or execution of current APA format.

8 to 9 points

Few errors (3–4) are present in the interpretation or execution of current APA format.

1 to 7 points

Numerous errors noted in the interpretation or execution of current APA format.

0 points

Notable absences in required current APA formatting elements.

Assignment Requirements

9.25 to 10 points

Required word count of 400–500 words for the thread and 250–300 words for each reply is met. Thread includes at least 2 references in current APA format and each reply includes at least 1 reference in current APA format.

8 to 9 points

Minimum word count for each post is within 10% of the requirement. References to outside sources are included, but do not provide unique insight to the overall discussion.

1 to 7 points

Minimum word count for each post is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.

0 points

Word count for each post is not within 20% of the requirement. No outside references are provided.

Total

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