DQ#6A

Outstanding

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Main Posting

50 (50%) - 50 (50%)

Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and synthesizes additional current credible sources.  Supported by 3 or more current, credible sources.  Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

45 (45%) - 49 (49%)

Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.  Supported by at least 3 current, credible sources.  Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

40 (40%) - 44 (44%)

Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.  At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.  Supported by at least 3 credible sources.  Written clearly and concisely with 1 or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

35 (35%) - 39 (39%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.  Post is cited with 2 credible sources.  Written somewhat concisely, may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.  Contains some APA formatting errors.

0 (0%) - 34 (34%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.  Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.  Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.  Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.  Contains only 1 or no credible sources.  Not written clearly or concisely.  Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.  Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.

First Response

18 (18%) - 18 (18%)

Response exhibits a synthesis of critical thinking and application to practice settings.  Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.  Provides clear concise opinions and ideas that are supported by 2 or more scholarly sources.  Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.  Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

17 (17%) - 17 (17%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty.  Provides clear concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least 2 scholarly sources.  Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.  Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

15 (15%) - 16 (16%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Response to faculty questions are answered, if posed.  Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

12 (12%) - 14 (14%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth.  Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.  Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.  Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.

0 (0%) - 11 (11%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth.  Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.  Responses to faculty questions are missing.  No credible sources are cited.

Second Response

17 (17%) - 17 (17%)

Response exhibits a synthesis of critical thinking and application to practice settings.  Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.  Provides clear concise opinions and ideas that are supported by 2 or more scholarly sources.  Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.  Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

16 (16%) - 16 (16%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty.  Provides clear concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least 2 scholarly sources.  Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.  Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

14 (14%) - 15 (15%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.  Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.  Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.  Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.

12 (12%) - 13 (13%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth.  Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.  Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.  Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.

0 (0%) - 11 (11%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth.  Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.  Responses to faculty questions are missing.  No credible sources are cited.

Main Posting: Timely and full participation

15 (15%) - 15 (15%)

Posts main discussion by due date.  Meets requirements for full and active participation.  Posts on more than 3 different days.

14 (14%) - 14 (14%)

Posts main discussion by due date.  Meets requirements for full participation.  Posts on 3 different days.

10 (10%) - 10 (10%)

Posts main discussion by due date.  Posts on 3 different days.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Does not post main discussion by due date.  Does not post on 3 different days.

0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirements for full participation.  Does not post main discussion by due date.  Does not post on 3 different days.

Total Points: 100