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Rubric: POLS210 Forum Rubric Show: Descriptions

Forum Rubric 100 %

Exemplary 4 pts Accomplished

3.4 pts Developing

3 pts Beginning

2.6 pts Did not attempt

0 pts

Analysis of Concepts

60 %

Exemplary

Comprehension of concepts from the

textbook and weekly lesson is demonstrated well. Specific

examples illustrate main points.

Accomplished

Comprehension of concepts from the

textbook and weekly lesson is demonstrated adequately.

Comments are general with no

specific examples.

Developing

Comprehension of concepts for textbook and

weekly lesson is poorly

demonstrated. Comments lack

detail or are based only on personal

opinions.

Beginning

Comprehension of concepts for textbook and

weekly lesson is not demonstrated.

Comments are irrelevant or

incomprehensible.

Did not attempt

No posting.

Discussion Participation

20 %

Exemplary

At least three total replies are posted. Instructor's follow up questions are addressd. Replies are incisive and

incorporate concepts from

required readings.

Accomplished

There are two replies overal,

including a reply to any follow up

question from the instructor. Replies mention concepts

from required readings.

Developing

Discussion partiicpation is

inadequate. There may be one good reply or multiple

brief replies. Instructor's follow up question may have not have

been addressed.

Beginning

Replies are irrelevant, without

substance, or inappropriate.

Did not attempt

No posting.

Use of Sources 10 %

Exemplary

The textbook and weekly lesson are

referenced. At least one other

credible source is incorporated, including any

required sources per the forum

instructions for the week.

Accomplished

The textbook or weekly lesson is referenced. One

other source, including any

required sources per the forum

instructions for the week.

Developing

The textbook and lessons are not

referenced, or the required source for the week is

missing.

Beginning

No acceptable sources are referenced.

Did not attempt

No posting.

Writing Standards

10 %

Exemplary

There are no spelling or

grammar errors. Statements are well organized

with a clear thesis statement and

concluding thoughts

Accomplished

There are few minor spelling or grammar errors. Statements are

clear with a thesis defined, though a few points may be

unclear.

Developing

There are several spelling or

grammar errors. Statements may

read like unsupported

personal opinions.

Beginning

There are many spelling and

grammar errors that interfere with message, or the

post uses "texting" grammar.

Did not attempt

No posting.

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