Discussion Forum 2

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Submission Requirements

8 to 10 points

The thread and reply meet the stated deadlines and requirements, including required word count.

7 to 7 points

The thread and reply meet most of the stated deadlines and requirements, but fail to meet at least one (1) deadline or requirement.

0 to 6 points

The thread and reply fail to meet most of the stated deadlines and requirements, although some of the deadlines and requirements may be partially met.

Submission Requirements

Content

8 to 10 points

The thread and reply are informative and/or persuasive and appropriate to the audience and purpose. Each post displays a clear thesis addressing a relevant topic and includes perceptive, concrete details that support sophisticated ideas.

7 to 7 points

The thread and reply demonstrate basic understanding of the ideas discussed, but the support is limited. Each post may have a clear thesis, but it needs to be restricted. The topic is mostly relevant, but it lacks some necessary detail.

0 to 6 points

The thread and reply include very little meaningful content, demonstrating poor understanding of the topic. The thesis statement is vague and is not developed adequately throughout the posts.

Content

Structure and Organization

8 to 10 points

Posts are well-organized and include effective and graceful transitions, clearly supported ideas, and succinct wording.

7 to 7 points

Posts are functional with clear main ideas, but are lacking some effective transitions.

0 to 6 points

Posts lack discernible organization, have few transitions, and lack a logical sequence of ideas.

Structure and Organization

Diction and Style

8 to 10 points

Posts include appropriate vocabulary, precise word choice, and appropriate tone. Posts show a mastery of word choice and usage. Sentences are varied and use mostly active voice and action verbs.

7 to 7 points

Posts include adequate vocabulary with some vague or imprecise language, adequate tone, occasional errors in word choice and usage, limited sentence variety, and an overuse of passive (“to be”) verbs.

0 to 6 points

Posts include limited, generally vague vocabulary, ineffective tone, frequent errors in word choice and usage, confusing or ineffective details, and repetitious language.

Diction and Style

Grammar, Mechanics, and Formatting

8 to 10 points

Posts are essentially error-free. If any outside sources are used, all are documented correctly.

7 to 7 points

Posts include minor errors that do not disrupt the flow of ideas or obscure the meaning of ideas. If any outside sources are used, they are somewhat documented, albeit correctly.

0 to 6 points

Posts include several glaring errors that interrupt the flow of ideas and obscure the meaning of ideas. Conventions of writing are not followed. If any outside sources are used, they are not documented.

Grammar, Mechanics, and Formatting

Total

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