DB2

Thread

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70% 

Advanced 

Proficient 

Developing 

Not present 

Points Earned 

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 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 

Points Earned 

Thread: Grammar and Spelling, Current APA Formatting 

5 points 

4 points 

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some current APA formatting. Thread has 1 citation.

1 to 3 points 

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format. Thread has 0 citations.

0 points 

Not present 

Thread: Word Count 

4 points 

The word count is at least 400 words. 

3 points 

The word count is 300–399 words. 

1 to 2 points 

The word count is less than 300 words. 

0 points 

Not present 

Replies

Criteria 

Levels of Achievement 

Content 70% 

Advanced 

Proficient 

Developing 

Not present 

Points Earned 

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 mostly clear and coherent. 

1 to 11 points 

Replies somewhat 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

Points Earned 

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. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. At least 1 citation.

2 points 

Some spelling and grammar errors are present. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some current APA formatting. Has at least 1 citation.

1 point 

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.  No citations.

0 points 

Not present  

Replies: Word Count 

 3 points 

At least 2 replies are present, and the word count of at least 200 words is met for each post. 

2 points 

At least 2 replies are present, or the word count is 150–199 for one or more post. 

1 point

At least 1 reply is present, or the word count is less than 150 words for one or more posts. 

0 points 

Not present 

TOTAL

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