UHHS365 Discussion 3

Asynchronous Formal Class Discussion Board Rubric 

 

  Exemplary  Good  Satisfactory  Poor    Meets required criteria

at a highly proficient level 

Meets all requirements at a proficient level 

Meets basic assignment criteria 

Meets some of criteria, at unacceptable level 

Knowledge of the Subject Matter 

Bring forth new or expanded ideas that reflect high-level critical thinking on the topic and demonstrate practical application

Present new or expanded ideas and make a practical application 

Post illustrates basic knowledge of topic without applying or expanding idea. Properly uses lesson vocabulary

Displays only a minimal grasp of the concepts covered; does not expand upon the central concepts 

Evidence of Research 

Research applied to support and extend ideas 

Research clearly connected to ideas; proper citations used 

Uses research to support ideas; properly cites research with minor errors

Some research used but fails to support ideas. Uses citations with significant errors

Addresses the Assigned Topic 

Directly answers the question asked provides additional insights 

Directly answers the question asked 

Indirectly answers the assigned question 

References questions assigned but does not address it 

Originality  Evidence of original thought apparent throughout; clear application of the course concept being discussed

Evidence of original thought apparent throughout with a reference to the assigned topic or concept

Allusion to an original idea but with no clear connection to the assigned topic or concept 

Random original thoughts; no cohesion among ideas presented 

Responses to Others 

Support or refute the original posting with additional evidence 

Support or refute the original posting, introducing a new topic or concept 

Supports or refutes the original posting while respecting the views of peers by using academic and nonthreatening language

Does not refer to the posting directly or simply agrees or disagree without explanation Does not respect the views of peers

 

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