DB762

Criteria Ratings Points

Content Components (Thread)

25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

Most to all key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

Some key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous key components of the Discussion prompt are not answered in the thread.

0 pts

Not Present

25 pts

Content (Thread)

24 to >21.0 pts

Advanced

Major points are stated clearly and supported by the following: • Reading/lecture material or Scripture • Good, well-supported examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are acceptable) • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts) • Inclusion of at least 3 scholarly and/or biblical sources

21 to >19.0 pts

Proficient

Some of the Major points are stated clearly and supported by the following: • Reading/lecture material or Scripture; • Some good, well-supported examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are acceptable); • Some thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and • Inclusion of at least 3 scholarly and/or biblical sources.

19 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Only a few of the Major points are stated clearly and supported by the following: • Reading/lecture material or Scripture; • Not very Good, well-supported examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are acceptable); • Not very thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and • Inclusion of at least 3 scholarly and/or biblical sources.

0 pts

Not Present

24 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220

Criteria Ratings Points

Content & Communication (Replies)

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

• There are two replies. sufficient word count (500 words) • Follows all instructions for the Discussions. • Rationally defends position. • Brings clarity to issues being discussed. • Appropriate “netiquette” manners (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid” or “dumb” even when disagreeing—See Student Expectations).

17 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

• There are two replies word count but 50 words less than the required. • Only somewhat follows instructions for the Discussions. • Only somewhat rationally defends position. • Only somewhat brings clarity to issues being discussed. • Some appropriate “netiquette” manners (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid” or “dumb” even when disagreeing—See Student Expectations).

15 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Missing a reply or adequate word count and/or: • Does not follow instructions for the Discussions. • Does not rationally defend position. • Does not bring clarity to issues being discussed. • Not very appropriate “netiquette” manners (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid” or “dumb” even when disagreeing—See Student Expectations).

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Replies Research & Support

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

• Replies uses scholarly, academic, legal sources integrates them into the thread. • Each reply includes at least 3 outside sources (other than the text and course materials). • Replies use biblical scripture and principles and integrates them into the thread.

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

• Replies only somewhat uses scholarly, academic, legal sources and only partially integrates them into the thread. • Some replies did not include at least 3 outside sources (other than the text and course materials). • Replies only somewhat use biblical scripture and principles and integrates them into the thread.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Replies generally fail to use scholarly, academic, legal sources and does not adequately integrate them into the thread. • Replies generally fail to use biblical scripture and principles and integrates them into the thread.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220

Criteria Ratings Points

Grammar, Spelling & Format (Thread)

11 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

• Spelling and grammar is correct; • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise; • Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. • Appropriate citations in current Turabian format are included

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

• Some grammar and/or spelling errors. • Some clarity and/or construction errors • Some Turabian errors

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Numerous grammar, spelling and/or clarity errors. • Numerous clarity and/or construction errors • Numerous Turabian errors.

0 pts

Not Present

11 pts

Word Count (Thread)

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Required word count for Thread (800 words) is met.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

50 words more or less than the required word count for threads and/or replies.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

100 words more or less than the required word count for threads and/or replies.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Grammar, Spelling & Format (Replies)

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

• Spelling and grammar is correct; • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise; • Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. • Appropriate citations in current Turabian format are included

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

• Some grammar and/or spelling errors. • Some clarity and/or construction errors • Some Turabian errors

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Numerous grammar, spelling and/or clarity errors. • Numerous clarity and/or construction errors • Numerous Turabian errors.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Total Points: 120

Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220