Discussion Board: Public Administration from Ancient Times to the 1920's

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: Content

21 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the Discussion prompt is 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 and insight into the influence of a Biblical world view.

17 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the Discussion prompt is answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Mentions the influence of a Biblical world view.

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The Discussion 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 and alludes to the influence of a Biblical world view.

0 pts

Not Present

21 pts

Replies: Content

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’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 to >9.0 pts

Proficient

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.

9 to >0.0 pts

Developing

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 pts

Not Present

14 pts

Thread: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting

4 to >3.0 pts

Advanced

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.

3 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

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

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

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 pts

Not Present

4 pts

Thread: Word Count

4 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

Minimum word count of 400 words is met or exceeded.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

Minimum word count of 300-399 words met.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Minimum word count of 100-299 words met.

0 pts

Not Present

4 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | PADM475_D01_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Replies: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting

4 to >3.0 pts

Advanced

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.

3 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

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

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

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 pts

Not Present

4 pts

Replies: Word Count

3 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

Minimum word count of 200-300 words is met or exceeded.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

Minimum word count of 100-199 words met.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Minimum word count of 1-99 words met.

0 pts

Not Present

3 pts

Total Points: 50

Discussion Grading Rubric | PADM475_D01_202620