DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: Mastery

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

•Thread displays clear content mastery, and relate precisely to the assigned topic. •All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a thread.

13 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

•Thread is related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery. •Some key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a thread.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

•Thread is loosely related to the assigned topic, and do not effectively contribute to the development of the discussion. Posts display a minimal or superficial understanding of the topic. •A few key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a thread.

0 pts

Not Present

Discussion not submitted.

15 pts

Articulates a clear position on the topic with academic support.

10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

•Thread is balanced in their approach to the topic, but provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

•Thread is mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

•Thread shows a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 pts

Not Present

Does not display evidence of individual thought or topical research.

10 pts

Reply 1 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

•Reply 1 is substantive. •Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

•Reply 1 is somewhat substantive. •Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

•Reply 1 is not substantive. •No contribution to the discussion provided.

0 pts

Not Present

Discussion Reply 1 not submitted.

5 pts

Reply 2 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

•Reply 2 is substantive. •Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

•Reply 2 is somewhat substantive. •Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

•Reply 2 is not substantive. •No contribution to the discussion provided.

0 pts

Not Present

Discussion Reply 2 not submitted.

5 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | BMIS580_D01_202130

Criteria Ratings Points

Mechanics 5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Minimal or no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

0 pts

Not Present

Discussion not submitted.

5 pts

Assignment Requirements

10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

Minimum word count of 500 words for the initial thread and 150 words for each response is met or exceeded. Words are relevant and are of original student authorship, precisely relevant to the topic, are well supported by scholarly research, and show excellent comprehension of the subject. Initial post and each reply include two unique, relevant scholarly references. Acceptable references or sources include the textbooks, the Bible, and peer-reviewed journal articles.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Minimum word count for each post is within 10% of the requirement. Words are somewhat and are of original student authorship, somewhat relevant to the topic, are somewhat supported by scholarly research, and show excellent comprehension of the subject. References to outside sources are included, but do not provide unique insight to the overall discussion. Reply includes only one unique relevant scholarly reference or one scriptural reference.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Minimum word count for each post is within 20% of the requirement. Words are partially relevant and are of original student authorship, partially relevant to the topic, are partially supported by scholarly research, and show excellent comprehension of the subject. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.

0 pts

Not Present

Word count for each post is not within 20% of the requirement. No outside references are provided.

10 pts

Total Points: 50

Discussion Grading Rubric | BMIS580_D01_202130