Organizational Dynamics

Criteria

(Points)

Exemplary

Proficient

Developing

Needs Improvement

Not Evident

Quality of Work

(50 pts)

· Addresses all aspects of the instructions/ prompt.

· Includes original thought, substantial depth, and is relevant to the week’s topic(s).

· Demonstrates strong logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with extensive evidence and examples.

(50 pts)

· Addresses all aspects of the instructions/ prompt.

· Includes some original thought and is mostly relevant to the week’s topic(s).

· Demonstrates some logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with some evidence and examples.

(45 pts)

· Addresses some aspects of the instructions/ prompt.

· Ideas expressed show a minimal understanding of the discussion topic.

· Points are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant. Few evidence or examples provided.

(42 pts)

· Does not address the instructions/ prompt.

· Ideas expressed lack an understanding of the discussion topic.

· Comments are irrelevant, off-topic, and/or confusing to follow.

· Viewpoint, if given, is not supported with evidence or examples.

(35 pts)

No work submitted.

(0 pts)

Connection to Course Materials

(40 pts)

Multiple, strong, direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.) and are clearly stated.

(40 pts)

Some direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.) and are mostly clearly stated.

(36 pts)

Minimal direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.). Connections are largely inferred and somewhat unclear at times.

(33 pts)

No connections are made to readings or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.), and/or if made, are not clearly stated and are largely personal opinions.

(28 pts)

No work submitted.

(0 pts)

Mechanics

(10 pts)

· Work is well written and clearly articulated with correct grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.

· Sources are cited correctly using MLA format.

(10 pts)

· Work is well written and clearly articulated with minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.

· Sources are cited in MLA format with minimal errors.

(9 pts)

· Work has several errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.

· Sources are identified but not in MLA format (for example, only a link to the source is included).

(7 pts)

· Work has many errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.

· Sources are not cited.

(6 pts)

No work submitted.

(0 pts)