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Outline Rubric This is a qualitative evaluation of the discussion forum. Students will be expected to complete an original post and two responses. If a student has only one post, the maximum score for this assignment will be 15 points. If a student has only two posts, then the maximum score will be 30 points.

Excellent (15) Satisfactory (10) Needs Improvement (5)

Does Not Participate (0)

Introduction/Thesis Thesis is clear and specific, and introduction provides background details that capture the readers' attention.

Provides a thesis for the paper, but lacks specific detail about issues at hand.

Does not provide a clear thesis for the paper. Details are too general or are unrelated to topic.

Does not include.

Support Highly skilled presentation of ideas. Essay development and organization are clearly articulated.

Details have some organization, but lack specificity or logical development.

Details are underdeveloped and/or disorganized. Possibly, too many personal examples are used.

Does not include.

Conclusion Provides new contexts and evidence to engage reader with previous points.

Does not simply summarize or restate points, but adds to the essay.

Restates thesis and/or summarizes points from essay.

Does not include.