WND4

Rubric #1, Discussion Board and Response (for M1-A3, M2-A3, M3-A3, M4-A3)

Use the information in each of the boxes below each category, e.g., accomplished or proficient, to guide you in meeting the goals of a specific assignment. The final number of points seen below the grid indicate your level of accomplishment.

Discussion Board and Response

Area Evaluated 20 points each

Accomplished Proficient Needs Work Unacceptable

Organization 3 points maximum

Well organized Clear introduction and thesis specified Intro, thesis, body, and conclusion flow easily & with clarity

Organized Introduction & thesis present. Lacks some clarity Missing one element, i.e. intro, thesis, body, conclusion

Lacks a cohesive argument. Missing more than one element

Unorganized No clear argument Missing more than two elements

Completeness 4 points maximum

Addresses all questions and topics with sufficient depth

Missed one question or inadequately addressed

Missed two questions or used unsubstantiated claims

Three (3) or more questions missed or inadequately addressed

Accuracy/support/ Integration of course material 4 points maximum

No factual errors No unsubstantiated claims Course material is integrated to support comments

No more than one (1) factual error or unsubstantiated claim Includes some course material

Adds some additional information but does not add much to the discussion

Three or more factual errors Unsubstantiated claims Limited or no inclusion of course material

Response to peer 3 points maximum for each response

Constructive comments Adds additional information & depth to the discussion OR takes discussion in new, clear direction

Adds some additional information but only expands the depth of understanding slightly

May add some information and does not add

No new information provided Basically a repeat of original post Lacks substance

APA & MUGS 3 points maximum

No more than one (1) error in mechanics of writing or APA format Flow makes sense.

No more than three (3) errors

No more than five (5) errors

More than five (5) errors

Interpretation of Final Points Accomplished: 20.00 – 18.00 points Proficient: 17.99 – 16.00 points Needs Work: 15.99 – 14.00 points Unacceptable: 13.99 – 0 points