discussion Amo 3

Criteria

Superior

Above Average

Competent

Below Standard

Far Below Standard

Criterion Score

Timeliness

5 points

Initial post and responses on time

4 points

Initial post and responses on time

3 points

Initial post and responses on time

2 points

Initial post and responses timely;

OR initial post timely; responses are incomplete

1 point

Initial post and response late;

No post

(Receives 0)

/ 5

Content

5 points

Skillfully responds to all questions in DB prompt and answers each completely with supporting evidence.

4 points

Fully responds to all questions in DB prompt and answers each completely

3 points

Answers all questions without fully developing answers for each

2 points

Answers some of the questions but does not fully develop answers

1 point

Off topic or not responsive to DB prompt, OR states “I agree,” without supporting comments

/ 5

Accuracy

5 points

Comments contain accurate information and are supported with an abundance of scholarly sources that are properly cited without error

4 points

Comments contain accurate information and are supported with sources that are properly cited

3 points

Comments contain accurate information and properly cited references

2 points

Comments do not contain any references

1 point

Comments are speculative and unsupported

/ 5

Mechanics

5 points

Posts are skillfully written and contain no grammar or spelling errors

4 points

Posts are written well and contain minimal to no grammar or spelling errors

3 points

Posts contain noticeable number of grammar or spelling errors

2 points

Number of spelling or grammar errors detracts from meaning

1 point

Posts are largely incomprehensible due to spelling or grammar errors; post contains texting lingo

/ 5

Contributions to Learning Community

5 points

Consistently attempts to direct discussion in community; tries to help students who do not understand DB prompt

4 points

Makes occasional efforts to lead discussions or assist students needing help

3 points

Sufficiently responds to other students’ posts

2 points

Occasionally responds to other students’ posts,

OR responds in a manner lacking relevance or tact

1 point

Fails to respond to other students’ posts or responds to others’ posts in an antisocial manner

/ 5

Rubric Total ScoreTotal

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Overall Score

Overall Score

Level 524 points minimum

Level 419 points minimum

Level 314 points minimum

Level 29 points minimum

Level 10 points minimum