DB5

EDSP 726

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DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM GRADING RUBRIC

Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present

Thread Content 19 to 21 points All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

18 points Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

1 to 17 points The Discussion Board Forum prompt is addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

0 points Not present.

Replies Content 13 to 14 points Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another candidate’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent.

12 points Most replies focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

1 to 11 points Some replies focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

0 points Not present.

Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present Grammar, Spelling, and Current APA Format

8 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

7 points Some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some current APA formatting.

1 to 6 points Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points Not present.

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Word Count and Citation Requirements

7 points The thread minimum word count of 400 words is met, but not exceeded by more than 100 words. At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 200 words is met but not exceeded by more than 100 words. Thread and replies include the required number of citations.

6 points The thread word count is 300-399 words. At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 149-199 words each. Thread and replies do not include the required number of citations.

1 to 5 points The thread word count is 200- 299 words. At least 1 reply is present, and a minimum word count of 1– 139 words is met. Thread and replies do not include citations.

0 points Not present.