US Military

Form 1009C-DL

Contribution to Group Work (Discussion Board) Assessment

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Unsatisfactory Marginal Proficient

Quality and Scope of Posted Content

0 to 2 points

Initial posting is not on topic; the content is unrelated to the discussion question; post demonstrates superficial thought and poor preparation. No depth in response to classmates; response does not relate directly, either conceptually or materially, to classmate postings.

3 to 5 points

Initial posting demonstrates legitimate reflection and answers most aspects of the discussion question; full development of concepts is not evident. Provides relevant comments and new information to other posts; not all responses promote further discussion of topic.

6 to 8 points

Initial posting reveals a clear understanding of all aspects of the discussion question; uses factual and relevant information; demonstrates full development of concepts. Demonstrates analysis of other posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts and offering alternative perspectives.

Collaborative Communication Skills

0 to 2 points

Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in group discussions. Does not effectively engage with classmates by acknowledging and accepting other points of view. Publically critical of the work of others. Often displays unproductive communication that instigates a negative response rather than promotes collaboration.

3 to 5 points

Usually provides useful ideas when participating in group discussions. Rarely publically critical of the work of others. Often displays a positive narrative. Usually shares with and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause undue tension or issues in the discussion forum.

6 to 8 points

Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in group discussion. Never publically critical of the work of others. Always displays a positive narrative. Regularly shares with and supports the efforts of others. Maintains a productive and collaborative discussion with classmates.

Critical and Creative Thinking

0 to 2 points

Demonstrates limited or poor proficiency in conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are not sufficiently analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; conclusions are either absent or poorly conceived and supported.

3 to 5 points

Demonstrates considerable proficiency in conceptualizing and providing context to the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are sufficiently analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; conclusions are presented with necessary rationale.

6 to 8 points Demonstrates mastery in conceptualizing the problem and presenting appropriate perspective; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are accurately analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; conclusions are logically presented w/applicable rationale

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Rubric Detail

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Unsatisfactory Marginal Proficient

Reference to Supporting Sources

0 to 2 points

Does not refer to assigned readings or other scholarly sources; fails to cite properly and/or cites questionable sources.

3 to 5 points

Refers to scholarly sources from assigned or outside reading and attempts to cite sources with some deficiencies in citation format; fails to use two or more sources in initial post.

6 to 8 points

Refers to and properly cites scholarly sources from assigned or outside reading and research with two or more sources cited in the initial post and at least one source cited in response to classmates.

Style and Mechanics

0 to 2 points

Writing contains numerous wordy, vague, or poorly constructed sentences. Frequent instances of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

3 to 5 points

Writing contains few wordy, vague, or poorly constructed sentences. Occasional instances of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.

6 to 8 points

Writing displays a mastery of academic writing with clearly written and structurally sound sentences. No errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.