Discussion Thread: Models of Integration and Personal Affinity

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Advanced –

Satisfies Criteria

with Excellence

Proficient –

Satisfies Most Criteria

Developing –

Satisfies Criteria Incompletely

Below Expectations –

Does Not Satisfy Criteria

Not Present

Points Earned

Content

70%

(35 pts)

33 – 35 pts

30 – 32 pts

27 – 29 pts

1 – 26 pts

0 pts

Thread Content

All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a new thread. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by at least two citations from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are included as well.

Most of the components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. Major points are stated reasonably. Major points are supported by at least one citation from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are included as well.

The Discussion prompt is minimally addressed. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are minimally supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. Major points are supported by at least one citation from the reading/lecture materials. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are minimally included.

The Discussion prompt is minimally addressed. Major points are unclear or absent. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. No citations are used from the reading/lecture materials. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are not included.

Not Present

Criteria

Advanced –

Satisfies Criteria

with Excellence

Proficient –

Satisfies Most Criteria

Developing –

Satisfies Criteria Incompletely

Below Expectations –

Does Not Satisfy Criteria

Not present

Points Earned

Structure

30%

(15 pts)

14 – 15 pts

13 pts

11.1 – 12.9 pts

1 – 11 pts

0 pts

Organ-

ization, Writing Style, Sources (10 pts)

10 pts

The thread has a clear, logical flow and includes 300+ words. The thread is correctly formatted. References and in-text citations are correctly formatted and use the correct writing style.

9 pts

The thread has a logical flow and includes at least 250-299 words. The thread has some correct formatting. Where applicable, references and in-text citations have nearly accurate formatting and use the correct writing style.

8 pts

The thread lacks flow and content and has less than 200 words. The thread is minimally or not correctly formatted. Where applicable, references and in-text citations are minimally or not in correct format and do not use the correct writing style.

1 – 7 pts

The thread lacks flow and content and has less than 150 words. The thread is not correctly formatted. Where applicable, references and in-text citations are minimally or not in correct format and/or are missing altogether.

0 points

Not present

Grammar and Spelling

(5 pts)

5 points

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.

4.1 – 4.9 pts

Some errors with spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures.

4 points

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed.

1 – 3 pts

Significant grammatical errors are present with little or no evidence of proofing. Paragraphs are poorly formed.

0 points

Not present

Total

Advanced

46 – 50 pts

Proficient

42 – 45 pts

Developing

38 – 41 pts

Below Expectations

1 – 37 pts

0

Professor’s

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