HCMG 770 discussion board

Maximum Points (50/50)

Strong contributor

Shows potential

Needs development

Initial discussion question, (20)

- Writes quality DQ answer which show depth of engagement.

(20-17)

Writes DQ answers that show depth of thought and analysis. Answers all parts of the question. Brings in new ideas or suggestions based on personal/professional experience or outside resources.

(16-12)

Writes DQ answers show some depth of thought. Answers all parts of the question correctly but not completely. Includes personal experience. Replies to discussion don’t extend the discussion much deeper by bringing in new ideas or suggestions based on personal/professional experience or outside resources.

(11-0)

Writes DQ answers that are repetitious of others and show only superficial thought. Does not answer the whole question or follow instructions.

Mostly short replies that do not add to the conversation, does not bring in personal/professional experience or outside resources.

Regardless of content, 5 points will be taken off if initial post not posted by due date

Peer Responses (2) to the discussion board (20)

- Writes quality DQ responses with show depth of engagement. Posts appropriate quantity of replies.

(20-17)

Posts required number of responses ahead of deadlines to allow for further discussion. Offers new insights that are supported with credible outside resources and/or additional information, examples or questions to advance the discussion.

(16-12)

Posts required number of responses by deadlines. Provides new insights but little or no new information, examples or questions to advance the discussion. Replies are too brief.

(0-11)

Replies 1 times or less. Response is posted late in the week. Response tends to regurgitate content and/or does not move the discussion along.

Regardless of content, 5 points will be taken off for each reply not posted by the due date

Professionalism of responses (4)

- Writes professionally.

- Uses proper grammar and sentence construction.

(4)

Good word choice; accurate grammar, spelling, sentence construction, Formatting looks professional and is easy to read.

(3)

Good word choice; mostly accurate grammar, spelling, sentence construction. Formatting looks somewhat professional but may not be easy to read.

(2-0)

Many grammar, spelling, sentence construction. Formatting makes posts difficult to read quickly. No blank lines between paragraphs. Paragraphs are very long.

Outside sources (3)

(3)

Includes 1 outside sources for initial post and one for at least one response post.

(2)

Missing one outside resource for either the initial post or a response post.

(1-0)

Provided no outside resources for initial post and no outside resources for response posts.

APA (3)

(Title page and abstract not required for discussion questions).

Sources are cited in-text and referenced in proper APA format

(3)

APA formatting had 0-1 errors. (including in-text citations)

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(2-0)

APA formatting had 2 or more errors.

(including in-text citations)