Discussion Thread: Environment

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: Content Mastery

7 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

All posts display clear content mastery and relate precisely to the assigned topic.

5 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

All posts are related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Posts are 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.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Thread: Clarity & Support

7 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

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

5 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Posts are mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Posts show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Replies: Content

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

Unique contributions are made to the discussion in the two responses.

12 to >10.0 pts

Proficient

Contributions are made through two responses but they are simply definitional in nature.

10 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Missing a reply and/or initial contributions made are very minimal and only derivative in nature.

0 pts

Not Present

14 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | CJUS610_B01_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Spelling, Grammar, & APA Format

12 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling and grammar, APA are used throughout essay. Thread and replies contain fewer than 2 errors in grammar, spelling and/or APA that distract the reader from the content. Minimum word count of 400 words for the initial thread is met or exceeded. Initial post includes one unique, relevant scholarly reference and one scriptural reference. Minimum word count of 250 words for each response is met or exceeded. Replies include one unique, relevant scholarly reference and one scriptural reference.

10 to >8.0 pts

Proficient

Thread and Replies contain fewer than 5 errors in grammar, spelling and/or APA that distract the reader from the content. Minimum word count for each post/reply is within 10% of the requirement. References to outside sources are included, but do not provide unique insight to the overall discussion.

8 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Thread and Replies contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar, spelling, and/or APA that distract the reader from the content. Minimum word count for each post/reply is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Total Points: 40

Discussion Grading Rubric | CJUS610_B01_202320