Varieties of Benefits Plans

Initial Posting 25 points maximum

Exemplary

(20-25 points)

Acceptable

(16–20 points)

Minimal Acceptance

(0–15 points)

Initial post is original, thought-provoking, in-depth, and stimulates inquiry and investigation. Relevance of the topic is demonstrated.

Initial post is acceptable but does not consistently demonstrate higher order thinking. Relevance of the topic is cursorily examined.

Initial post is vague, incomplete, or demonstrates a low level of thinking.

Initial post is made in a timely manner (allowing adequate time for colleagues to respond).

Initial post is made late in the time line of the module (allowing limited time for colleagues to respond).

Initial post is made so that colleagues have inadequate time to respond.

Follow-Up Response Postings 20 points maximum

Exemplary

(17-20 points)

Acceptable

(11–16 points)

Minimal Acceptance

(0–10 points)

Response demonstrates a critical and thoughtful understanding of the topic, brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry and investigation.

Response demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic and brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry.

Response demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic.

Exemplary

(8 or 9 points)

Acceptable

(6-7 points)

Minimal Acceptance

(0–5 points)

Adherence to Grammar and Style Guidelines

8 or 9 points maximum

Clear, unambiguous writing that includes proper sentence structure, idea development, paragraph development, and grammar.

Adherence to APA style and reference requirements.

Relatively clear writing that includes proper sentence structure, reasonable idea and paragraph development, and few grammatical errors.

Adherence to APA style and reference requirements with only a few exceptions.

Unclear, poorly developed writing that lacks proper sentence structure and idea and paragraph development.

Numerous grammatical errors.

Little adherence to APA style and reference requirements.