Plagiarism

Discussion Forum Grading Rubric

“A” Discussion (90-100): Distinguished/Outstanding Students earning an “A” for discussion activities have participated 3 or more times during the week and have posted outstanding information. “A” discussion postings:

 are made in time for others to read and respond

 deliver information that is full of thought, insight, and analysis

 make connections to previous or current content or to real-life situations

 contain rich and fully developed new ideas, connections, or applications “B” Discussion (80-89): Proficient

Students earning a “B” for discussion activities have participated at least 2 times during the week and have posted proficient information. “B” discussion postings:

 are made in time for others to read and respond

 deliver information that shows that thought, insight, and analysis have taken place

 make connections to previous or current content or to real-life situations, but the connections are not really clear or are too obvious

 contain new ideas, connections, or applications, but they may lack depth and/or detail “C” Discussion (70-79): Basic

Students earning a “C” for discussion activities have participated at least 1 time during the week and have posted basic information. “C” discussion postings:

 may not all be made in time for others to read and respond

 are generally competent, but the actual information they deliver seems thin and commonplace

 make limited, if any, connections, and those art often cast in the form of vague generalities

 contain a few, if any, new ideas or applications; often are a rehashing or summary of other comments

“D-F” Discussion (10-69): Below Expectation

Students earning a “D-F” for discussions activities have participated at least 1 time during the week and have posted information that was below expectations. “D-F” discussion postings:

 may not all be made in time for others to read and respond

 are rudimentary and superficial; there is no evidence of insight or analysis

 contribute no new ideas, connections, or applications

 may be completely off topic Note: No participation in a discussion forum activity will result in a zero for that activity.