Discussion

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content [7 points]

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Topic with Rationale

7 points

The topic is chosen from the approved list, or otherwise approved by the instructor; the rationale is clearly articulated.

5 to 6 points

The topic is chosen from the approved list, or otherwise approved by the instructor; the rationale is not clearly articulated.

1 to 4 points

The topic is submitted without approval and/or the rationale is not clearly articulated.

0 points

The topic was not submitted.

Structure [3 points]

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Spelling & Grammar; Word Count; APA

3 points

There are no spelling or grammatical errors in the thread; at least 50 words are included;

there are no APA errors in the rationale.

2 points

There are 1-2 spelling or grammatical errors in the thread; 40-49 words are included; there is 1 APA error in the rationale.

1 point

There are 3-4 spelling or grammatical errors in the thread; 30-39 words are included; there are 2 APA errors in the rationale.

0 points

There are at least 5 spelling or grammatical errors in the thread; less than 30 words are included; there are more than 2 APA errors in the rationale.

TOTAL

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