DBR40

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: Content

18 to >16 pts

Advanced

Posts display clear content mastery while analyzing/evaluating each of the assigned prompts. Posts are critical in their approach to each of the assignment prompts, providing evidence of clear thinking, analytical insight, and relevant research.

16 to >13 pts

Proficient

Posts address each of the assigned prompts, yet with modest evidence of subject mastery or analytical insight. Posts are satisfactory, but do not provide evidence of clear reasoning or critical analysis based on careful research or current literature

13 to >0 pts

Developing

Posts are loosely related to or neglect 1 or more of the assigned prompts. Posts do not effectively develop the discussion or move beyond minimal or superficial understanding of the topic. Posts show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernible position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 pts

Not Present

18 pts

Reply: Content

17 to >15 pts

Advanced

There are at least two replies. Unique contributions are made to the discussion that move the conversation forward, beyond the content of the original post.

15 to >12 pts

Proficient

There are at least two replies. Contributions are made to the discussion that generally move the conversation forward, beyond the content of the original post.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

Missing one reply and/or the contributions made are minimal, superficial, or derivative in nature.

0 pts

Not Present

17 pts

Grammar and Spelling

15 to >12 pts

Advanced

Work is presented with fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling. Minimal errors (1-2) noted in Turabian formatting or word count requirements (400–500 for initial posts and 200–250 for each response).

12 to >10 pts

Proficient

Posts contain fewer than 5 errors in grammar or spelling. Few errors (3-4) noted in Turabian formatting and/or word count requirements.

10 to >0 pts

Developing

Posts contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Numerous errors (5+) noted in Turabian formatting and/or word count requirements.

0 pts

Not Present

Numerous errors to the point of being unreadable.

15 pts

Total Points: 50

Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOG540_D01_202140