Discussion board module 3

Discussion Board Rubric

Participation is measured by posting an initial post/thread in a timely fashion, allowing other students time to respond.

You should make a minimum of 3 postings in total:

One initial post and at least two thoughtful responses to different classmates.

Your participation will be graded as follows:

A Discussion

(90-100 points)

A-level postings:

B Discussion

(80-89 points)

B-level postings:

C Discussion

(70-79 points)

C-level postings:

D Discussion

(60-69 points)

D-level postings:

F Discussion

(0-59 points)

Initial post is made in a timely fashion, giving others the opportunity to respond. (Sunday by 11:59pm)

Initial post made, but not always in a timely fashion to allow others time to respond.

Initial post is not made in a timely fashion to allow others time to respond.

Initial post is not made in a timely fashion and/or post not made at all.

Initial post is not made.

OR

The quality of the initial post is not relevant to the course/ prompt given.

Significant spelling and grammar errors included.

(points)

Initial post makes connections to the course content and/or other experiences. Post is a minimum of 10 sentences and includes a text reference

(30 points)

Initial post makes connections to the course content and/or other experiences, but connections are unclear, not firmly established or are not obvious. Required length is not met

Initial post is generally accurate, considers the content of the

prompt but the information delivered is limited and lacks detail. Post does not meet the length requirements.

Initial post is unclear or contains incomplete connections between course content/prompt. Post does not meet the length requirements.

At least two responses are made to classmates.

(20 points)

At least two responses made to classmates.

At least one response made to classmates.

Peer responses are not present.

Responses extend discussions or poses new information not previously voiced. A text reference is included. Responses are a minimum of 7 sentences.

(20 points)

Responses are given but are very vague. Minimum length requirement is not met.

Response is given but does not enhance the subject matter. Minimum length requirement is not met.

Peer responses are not present.

No grammar and spelling errors noted.

(10 points)

Includes a minimum number of grammar and spelling errors

Some grammar and spelling errors included.

Significant spelling and grammar errors included.