Managing information security

Grading Matrix for Discussion Board Postings

Criteria Excellent (3 Pts) Good (2 Pts) Acceptable(1 Pt) Unacceptable(0 Pts)

Timeliness Initial posting and

responses on time.

Initial posting is on time, one

response is late

Initial Posting is late and

responses are late

Participates not at all.

Initial Posting Posts well developed

statement that fully

addresses and develops all

aspects of the task.

Posts well developed

statement that addresses all

aspects of the task; lacks full

development of concepts.

Posts adequate statement

with superficial thought and

preparation; doesn’t address

all aspects of the task.

Posts no initial thoughts.

Follow-Up Postings Demonstrates analysis of

others’ posts; extends

meaningful discussion by

building on previous posts.

All required responses.

Elaborates on an existing

posting with further

comment or observation. All

required responses

Posts shallow contribution to

discussion (e.g., agrees or

disagrees); does not enrich

discussion. Or only one

response.

Posts no follow-up

responses to others.

Content

Contribution

Posts factually correct,

reflective and substantive

contribution;

Advances discussion.

Posts information that is

factually correct; lacks full

development of concept or

thought.

Repeats but does not add

substantive information to

the discussion.

Posts information that is

off-topic, incorrect, or

irrelevant to discussion.

References & Support Uses references to

literature, readings, or

personal experience to

support comments.

Incorporates some

references from literature

and personal experience.

Uses personal experience,

but no references to

readings or research.

Includes no references or

supporting experience.

Clarity & Mechanics Contributes to discussion

with clear, concise

comments formatted in an

easy to read style that is

free of grammatical or

spelling errors.

Contributes valuable

information to discussion

with minor clarity or

mechanics errors.

Communicates in friendly,

courteous and helpful

manner with some errors in

clarity or mechanics.

Posts long, unorganized or

rude content that may

contain multiple errors or

may be inappropriate.