GOVT 480 DB FORUM 2 THREAD DUE 9/04/2020

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Thread: Substantive Requirements Met

8.5 to 10 points:

All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed in the thread.

6.5 to 8 points:

Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed in the thread.

1 to 6 points:

The Discussion Board Forum prompt is addressed minimally.

0 points

Not Present

Thread:

Major Points Supported by Evidence and Reasoning

8.5 to 10 points:

The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by reading and study materials, pertinent examples, thoughtful analysis, and integration of biblical principles.

6.5 to 8 points:

The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well and are generally supported by reading and study materials, pertinent examples, thoughtful analysis. and integration of biblical principles.

1 to 6 points:

The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not sufficiently supported.

0 points

Not Present

Replies: Content

13 to 15 points:

There are at least two replies.

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

12 to 13.5 points:

There are at least two replies.

Replies generally focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

1 to 11.5 points:

Missing one reply and/or replies only tangentially focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

0 points

Not Present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

90-100%

Proficient

70-89%

Developing

1-69%

Not Present

Total

Composition, Formatting

4 to 5 points:

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

2.5 to 3.5 points:

Some errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling are present. Some sentences may require clarification. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting.

1 to 2 points:

Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not Present

Thread:

Word Count

4 to 5 points:

Required word count of at least 400 words is met.

2.5 to 3.5 points:

Word count is 300-399 words.

1 to 2 points:

Word count is 1-299 words

0 points

Not Present

Replies:

Word Count

4 to 5 points:

At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 200 words is met for each.

2.5 to 3.5 points:

At least 2 replies are present and word count is 100-199 for each.

1 to 2 points:

At least 1 reply is present and word count is 1-99.

0 points

Not Present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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