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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content 70%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
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Proficient 84-91% (B)
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Developing 1-83% (< C)
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Not present
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Demonstrates content mastery and a well-rounded understanding of the issue.
18 points
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18- 16.5 points
All posts display clear content mastery, and relate precisely to the assigned topic.
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16.49- 15.0 points
All posts are related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery.
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14-1 points
Posts are loosely related to the assigned topic, and do not effectively contribute to the development of the discussion.
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0 points
Does not provide evidence of subject mastery.
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Articulates a clear position on the topic with academic support.
18 points
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18- 16.5 points
Posts are balanced in their approach to the topic, but provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic.
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16.49- 15.0 points
Posts are mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.
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14-1 points
Posts show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.
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0 points
Does not display evidence of individual thought or topical research.
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Contributes to the overall discussion through relevant, substantive posts.
17points
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17-15.5 points
Unique contributions are made to the discussion in both the original thread and two responses.
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15-14 points
Contributions are made through an initial thread and two responses, but are definitional in nature.
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13-1 points
Contributions made are minimal, and are derivative in nature.
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0 points
Contributions to the discussion are nominal.
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Structure 30%
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Advanced 92-100% (A)
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Proficient 84-91% (B)
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Developing 1-83% (< C)
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Not present
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Grammar and
Spelling
8 points
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8-7.4 points
Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. Posts contain fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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7.3 – 6.7 points
Posts contain fewer than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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6.6-1 points
Posts contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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0 points
Posts contain greater than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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APA Format
Compliance
8 points
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8-7.4 points
Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.
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7.3 – 6.7 points
Few errors (3-4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.
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6.6-1 points
Numerous errors (5+) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.
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0 points
Notable absences in required APA formatting.
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Assignment
Requirements
6 points
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6 points
Minimum word count of 400 words for the initial thread and 200 words for each response is met or exceeded. Initial post includes one unique, relevant scholarly reference
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5 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.
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4-1 points
Minimum word count for each post is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.
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0 points
Word count for each post is not within 20% of the requirement. No outside references are provided.
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