Week 1B Discussion Board

Discussion Board Rubrics: The weekly Discussion Board will be based on the rubrics posted below:

Comprehension/Knowledge of Topic:

Novice-0 Points

The student did not demonstrate knowledge and insight into the topic. She did not respond to the

question posted.

Competent-5 Points

The student demonstrated knowledge of the topic of the discussion by responding to the question

posted and making a comment to at least 1 well developed paragraphs that remained focused on the

question/topic.

Proficient-10 Points

The student demonstrated knowledge and insight into the topic of the discussion by responding with at

least 3 well developed robust paragraphs that remained focused on the question/topic.

Quality of Research and Sources:

Novice-0 Points

The student did not used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their

understanding of the issue and to support their response or position on the issue

Competent-5 Points

The student used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their understanding of

the issue and to support their response or position on the issue but did not cite the source reading

material.

Proficient-10 Points

The student used the reading material and /or additional sources to demonstrate their understanding of

the issue and to support their response or position on the issue

Participation:

Novice-0 Points

The student did not contribute to the discussion by posting robust comments on any additional postings.

Competent-2 Points

The student contributed to the discussion by posting robust comments on at least 1-2 additional

postings.

Proficient-5 Points

The student contributed to the discussion by posting robust comments on at least three additional

postings.