Conceptualizing and Planning a Study-The Basics

Weekly Discussions Grading Rubric: 50 points possible per discussion

CRITERIA

10 Points For Each Criteria

8.6 Points For Each Criteria

7.8 Points For Each Criteria

0 Points For Each Criteria

Integration of Assigned Reading Assignment and Professional Resources

Discussions show evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability of current (within the last three to five years) professional sources such as peer-reviewed articles from peer-reviewed journals; include minimum of two to five current (within the last three to five years) professional sources beyond the assigned reading that extend the learning. Provide citations from the literature to support information shared in the discussion.

Discussions show some evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to current professional sources.

Discussions show little evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to current professional sources.

Discussions show no evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to current professional sources.

Responses to Other Students and Instructor

Student responds to the posted questions with thoughtful ideas, clearly communicates ideas or opinions, and poses additional questions that deepen the discussion. Provide citations from the current (within the last three to five years) professional sources to support information shared in the discussion.

Student responds to the posted question with thoughtful ideas and clearly communicates his or her ideas or opinions.

Student responds to the posted question in a way that does not clearly indicate deep thought or original ideas or opinions.

Student responds to the posted question but misses the main idea of the session or discussion.

Utilizes Professional Language

Postings consistently show appropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings usually show appropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings often include inappropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings consistently show inappropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Ensures Timeliness of Discussion

Student posted initial (first) response on time by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Thursday night and participated at least one additional time by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Sunday night.

Student posted initial response on time but only partially met participation requirements for the week.

Student posted initial response late but did participate in forum discussions on other days as required. 

Student did not post initial response on time and did not participate on additional days.

Grammar, Syntax, APA Format

No errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation with overall application of APA format including citations and references

Minimal errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with overall application of APA format including citations and references

Multiple errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with below average application of APA format, i.e. minimal citations and many errors in APA format

Excessive errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with no evidence of APA format...i.e. no citations or references.