Discussion Board BUSI 332

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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.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

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

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

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

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

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

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.

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.

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.

0 points

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.

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.

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.

0 points