Discussion: Student Respons

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Advanced 92-100 (A- to A):

Satisfies criteria w/ excellence

Proficient 84-91 (B- to B+) :

Satisfies Criteria

Developing (C- to C+):

Satisfies most criteria

Below Expectations (F to D+):

Does not satisfy criteria

Not Present

Points

Earned

Content 70% (53 pts)

Thread

28 to 30 points

· All key components of the discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

· The thread has a clear, logical flow. All major points are stated clearly.

· All major points are supported by the forum’s required evidence-based sources and good examples or thoughtful analysis.

26 to 27 points

· All key components of the discussion prompt are answered in the thread.

· The thread has a logical flow. Most major points are stated.

· Most major points are supported by the required forum’s evidence-based sources and examples or analysis.

23 to 25 points

· The discussion prompt is addressed.

· The thread lacks flow and content. Major points are unclear or confusing.

· Major points include minimal examples or analysis.

1 to 22 points

· The discussion prompt is marginally addressed or not at all.

· The thread lacks content. Major points are unclear, confusing or not discussed at all.

· Major points are not supported by examples or analysis.

0 points

Reply

22 to 23 points

· One Reply directly addresses a specific point of reference within a related thread.

· The reply is a significant contribution that noticeably uses a required evidence-based source, thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread.

20 to 21 points

· One Reply directly addresses a point of reference within a related thread.

· The reply is a contribution that uses a required evidence-based source, thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread.

18 to 19 points

· One Reply addresses a related thread.

· The reply lacks flow and content. Reply is unclear or confusing.

1 to 17 points

· One Reply marginally addresses a related thread.

· The reply lacks relevancy or clarity.

0 points

Structure 30% (22 points)

Organization/ Style/Sources

14 to 15 points

· The thread is presented with appropriate headings in bold, annotated outline with concise sentences, and organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 350 words is met or exceeded.

· The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 125 word count.

· The forum’s required sources are significantly employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form without format errors.

13 points

· The thread is presented with most headings in bold, annotated outline with sentences, but slightly lacking organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 350 words is met or exceeded.

· The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 125 word count.

· All but one of the forum’s required sources are employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form with minimal format errors.

12 points

· The thread is presented with partial headings, without annotated outline and/or clear sentences, and/or lacks organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 350 words is met or exceeded.

· The reply does not contain a salutation and/or meet 125 word count.

· Insufficient use of forum’s required sources; marginally follows current APA standards or Turabian Form.

1 to 11 points

· The thread is presented without headings and/or clear sentences, and lacks organizational clarity.

· Thread’s minimum word count of 350 words is not met or exceeded.

· The reply does not contain a salutation and meet 125 word count.

· Missing required forum sources.

0 points

Grammar/

Spelling

7 points

· Spelling, grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

· Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

6 points

· Sentences are reasonably complete, clear, and concise. Minor issues with proofreading/editing are noted.

· Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

5 points

· Sentences are less complete, clear, and concise. More pervasive / significant issues with proofreading / editing are noted.

· Paragraphs marginally contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

1 to 4 points

· Writing is not at the graduate level. It was clear that the work had not been edited or proofread. Multiple issues are noted.

· Run-on paragraphs are observed. Sentence structure is not varied.

0 points

Total

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