Essay

Discussion of Readings Rubric

This is a qualitative evaluation of the discussion forum. Students will be expected to complete an original post and two responses. If a student has only one post, the maximum score for this assignment will be 15 points. If a student has only two posts, then the maximum score will be 30 points.

Excellent (45) Good (40) Needs Improvement (20) Does Not

Participate (0)

Original Post Demonstrates a strong engagement with the issues of the text by referencing specific aspects of the original and/or outside sources.

Demonstrates an understanding of the text and clearly explains points.

Answers questions with something generic or basic, and doesn't demonstrate understanding of issues.

Does not participate in forum.

Peer Reviews Postings are original and relevant. Comments and questions offer critical analysis supported by clear references to the original post and/or other resources and sparks engaging discussion.

Agrees or disagrees with existing discussion and provides critical analysis and/or justification/explanation (e.g., text readings, resources) but does not foster discussion.

Agrees or disagrees with existing discussion but provides little critical analysis and/or limited justification/explanation (e.g., text readings, resources). Such postings usually consist largely of personal opinions or experiences that might not add new information.

Does not add to the discussion.

Grammar and Style

Highly skilled presentation of ideas that engages reading. Perhaps one or two minor spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, if any.

Explicitly presents ideas. Work appropriate for this level of student. A few minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors.

Explicitly presents ideas. Work appropriate for this level of student. A few minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors.

Does not write posts.