Discussion

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Content

18 to 20 points

All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a new thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow and includes at least 300-350 words. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by at least two citations from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

17 points

Most of the components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow and includes at least 250-299 words. Major points are stated reasonably. Major points are supported by at least one citation from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

1 to 16 points

The Discussion prompt are addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. No citations are used from the reading/lecture materials. The thread is under the content requirement (1-249 words).

0 points

Not present

Replies: Content

14 to 15 points

Two replies must be present. Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s or professor’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and includes 150-200 words of content. Each reply is clear and coherent and includes at least one citation from class or outside materials.

13 points

Two replies must be present. Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread and includes 100-149 words. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

1 to 12 points

At least one reply must be present. 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

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Thread: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting

8 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current APA format.

7 points

Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with nearly accurate 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

Replies: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting

7 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current APA format.

6 points

Spelling and grammar have some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting.

1 to 5 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