criminal Justice

Criteria

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Above Average

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Below Average

Poor Criterion Score

Content of original post/demonstration of material command/integration of course materials and other readings.

20 points Demonstrated a clear understanding of the weekly material/subject and articulated command of content/subject into well stated post responses; and/or displayed critical thinking by bringing in more than 2 relevant resources and by promoting significant further thought on the topic. Points available: 18-20

17.9 points Displayed a good understanding of weekly material /subject that was presented in most posts; and/or displayed critical thinking by bringing in at least 2 relevant resources promoting further thoughts on the topic. Points available: 16- 17.9

15.9 points Displayed an understanding of weekly material/subject but did not fully articulate their understanding; and/or displayed minimal critical thinking by bringing in only 2 relevant resources that minimally promoted further thoughts on the topic. Points available: 14-15.9

13.9 points Displayed very little understanding of the weekly material /subject and did not articulate an understanding; and/or did not demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced by having 1 or less relevant resources which minimally promoted further thoughts on the topic; and/or displayed poor command of subject matter. Points available: 12- 13.9

11.9 points Failed to display any understanding of the week's materials; and/or incorrectly addressed the weekly material/subject; and/ or did not display critical thinking; or did not bring in relevant resources to support thoughts; or did not promote further thoughts on the topic; or did not display command of subject matter. Points available F: 0 - 11.9 No post = 0

/20

Timeliness of original post

5 points Posts original discussions by day two (2) of the academic week. Points available: 4.5-5

4.4 points Posts original discussions by day three (3) of the academic week. Points available: 4- 4.4

3.9 points Posts original discussions by day four (4) of the academic week. Points available: 3.5-3.9

3.4 points Posts original discussion by day five (5) of the academic week. Points available: 3- 3.4

2.9 points Posts original discussion by day six (6) or seven (7) of the academic week. Points available F: 0-2.9 No Post = 0

/5

Peer response content/weekly involvement in discussion board.

10 points Engaged in discussion with at least three (3) peers whereby an idea was built upon or refuted and displayed exemplary critical thinking. Points available: 9-10

8.9 points Engaged in discussion with at least two (2) peers whereby an idea was built upon or refuted and displayed good critical thinking. Points available: 8- 8.9

7.9 points Engaged in discussion with at least one (1) peer whereby an idea was built upon or refuted. Points available: 7-7.9

6.9 points Replies to others but did not built upon or refute peer thoughts. Points available D: 6- 6.9 F: 0-5.9

0 points Did not engage in discussion with peers

/10

Timeliness of peer posts.

5 points Posts peer discussions by day three (3) of the academic week. Points available: 4.5-5

4.4 points Posts peer discussions by day four (4) of the academic week. Points available: 4- 4.4

3.9 points Posts peer discussions by day five (5) of the academic week. Points available: 3.5- 3.9

3.4 points Posts peer discussion by day six (6) of the academic week. Points available D: 3- 3.4

2.9 points Posts peer discussion on day six (7) of the academic week. Points available Points available F: 0-2.9 No Post = 0

/5

Adherence to Discussion Forum

10 points All standards followed as required (i.e. APA

8.9 points 1 discussion standard not followed (i.e. APA

7.9 points 2-3 discussion standards not

6.9 points 4 or more discussion

0 points No posts for the discussion.

/10

Standards and Guidelines.

format; grammar; citations; references, other standards as required). Points available: 9-10

format; grammar; citations; references, other standards as required). Points available: 8- 8.9

followed (i.e. APA format; grammar; citations; references, other standards as required). Points available: 7-7.9

standards not followed (i.e. APA format; grammar; citations; references, other standards as required). Points available D: 6- 6.9 Points available F: 0- 5.9

Total /50 Excellent - Equivalent

to an A 45 points minimum

Above Average - Equivalent to an B 40 points minimum

Average - Equivalent to an C 35 points minimum

Below Average - Equivalent to an D 30 points minimum

Poor - Equivalent to an F 0 points minimum