Discussion Thread: Annual Report

Criteria Ratings Points

Original Thread - Key Components

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the Discussion are answered in a clear and logical flow for the original thread.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the key components of the Discussion are answered in a clear and logical flow for the original thread.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Key components of the Discussion are missing, or there is not a clear and logical flow for the original thread.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Original Thread - Mechanics and Word Count

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

The 400-word limit was fully met on the original posting. There were no more than three spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

Student wrote less than the minimum word count, but more than ½ of the required words. There were four or five spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student wrote less than ½ of the required words. There were six or more spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Replies - Major Points

8 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

There is thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). There are at least two substantive replies to other students.

6 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

There was some analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts), but a stronger connection could have been made. There were two substantive replies to other students.

4 to >0.0 pts

Developing

There was very little analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). There was only one substantive reply made to another student.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

Original Thread - Support

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

The post is supported by two or more scholarly references.

8 to >6.0 pts

Developing

The post is supported by two scholarly references.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The post contains one scholarly reference.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Replies - Mechanics and Word Count

7 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

The 200-word limit was fully met on the replies. There were no more than three spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

5 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Student wrote less than the minimum word count, but more than ½ of the required words. There were four or five spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student wrote less than ½ of the required words. There were six or more spelling, grammar, or APA errors in the original posting.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | ACCT209_D02_202440

Criteria Ratings Points

Replies - Support

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Each reply is supported by at least two peer-reviewed references.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

One reply does not include two scholarly references.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Both replies do not include two scholarly references.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Total Points: 50

Discussion Grading Rubric | ACCT209_D02_202440