Discussion Board BUSI 332
Discussion Board Rubric
90 Points
You will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 400–500 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and incorporate at least 2 peer-reviewed resources. In addition to the thread, you will reply to at least 2 classmate’s threads. Each reply must be 250–350 words and incorporate at least 1 peer-reviewed resource.
Submit the thread for Discussion Board Forum 1 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1. Submit the replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.
Submit the threads for Discussion Board Forums 2–4 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the modules/weeks in which they are assigned. Submit the replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same modules/weeks.
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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Thread: Major Points |
20 to 18 points The thread posting addresses all of the questions in the DB Forum prompt; thoughtful analysis is evident (considers assumptions, analysis implications, compares/contrasts concepts). |
17 to 14 points The thread posting addresses all of the questions in the DB Forum prompt; analysis is evident, but may not be thorough. |
13 to 1 points The thread posting does not address all of the questions in the DB Forum prompt. |
0 points
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Thread: Source & Biblical Integration |
12 to 11 points Major points are supported by the Reading & Study materials; a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles; Biblical principles are integrated with support from scripture. |
10 to 8 points Major points are supported by the Reading & Study materials; 1 peer-reviewed journal article is used; Biblical principles are integrated with support from scripture. |
7 to 1 points Major points lack support in one or more of the following areas; Biblical principles are not well integrated or lack scriptural support or no peer-reviewed sources |
0 points
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Replies: Major Points |
20 to 18 points Both reply postings provide a substantive response to peers including specific examples; the contribution expounded on the thread post, enhancing the discussion. |
17 to 14 points Both reply postings provide a substantive response to peers, but lack specific examples. Contribution minimally enhanced the discussion. |
13 to 1 points Replies lack substantive responses; contribution did not enhance the discussion. |
0 points
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Replies: Source Integration |
11 to 10 points Each reply posting utilizes at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article and the Reading and Study materials for support. |
9 to 8 points Only 1 reply posting utilizes at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article and the Reading and Study materials for support. |
7 to 1 points Replies are either not supported or use sources that are not peer-reviewed for support. |
0 points
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Structure 30% |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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Thread: APA/Format |
14 to 13 points Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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12 to 10 points 1 of the below criteria is not met: Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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9 to 1 points 2 or more of the below criteria is not met: Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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0 points
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Replies: APA/Format |
13 to 12 points Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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11 to 9 points 1 of the below criteria is not met: Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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8 to 1 points 2 or more of the below criteria are not met: Proper spelling and grammar are used; word count requirement is met; communication follows Student Expectations; citations and references are in APA format.
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0 points
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