Discussion post with proof of no plagiarism

Initial post is well developed, factually correct, reflective, and substantive contributions to the discussion; fully addresses and develops all aspects of the assignment. Initial post is submitted on or before the due date for initial post

Initial post is factually correct and addresses all aspects of the assignment but lacks full development of all concepts. Initial post is submitted on or before the due date for initial post

Initial post is factually correct with superficial thought and preparation; does not address all aspects of the assignment. Initial post is submitted on or before the due date for initial post

Information in initial post is inaccurate, off topic, or irrelevant; no initial posting submitted; or initial post is submitted after the due date for initial post

Reponses are factually correct and demonstrate analysis of others’ posts; extend meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. Responds at least 2 times through the week on at least 2 different days. Responses submitted on or before the due date for responses

Responses are factually correct and extend meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. Responds 2 times through the week on the same day. Responses submitted on or before the due date for responses

Responses are shallow contributions to the discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees) and do not enrich discussion. Responds 1 time. Responses submitted on or before the due date for responses

Information in responses is inaccurate, off topic, or irrelevant; no responses submitted; or responses submitted past the due date for responses

Uses 2 or more current, scholarly references to support initial posting; uses 1 or more current, scholarly references to support responses

Uses 1 current, scholarly references to support initial posting; uses 1 or no current, scholarly references to support responses

Uses 1 reference to support initial posting; uses no current, scholarly references to support responses

Uses no references to support postings

Initial post and responses are grammatically correct with no misspelled words; support clarity of thoughts and ease of readability through appropriate phrasing and sentence structure; use rules of formal writing, follow rules of APA 7th edition and posts adhere to word limit; communicates in a collegial, constructive, and courteous manner

Initial post and responses are largely grammatically correct with a few misspelled words; some sentence structure, formal writing, and APA errors are present but do not impede clarity and readability; posts adhere to word limit; communicates in a collegial, constructive, and courteous manner

Initial post and responses have several grammatical and spelling errors; several sentence structure, formal writing, and APA errors are present and impede clarity and readability; posts do not adhere to word limit; communicates in a collegial, constructive, and courteous manner

Initial post and responses are not grammatically correct and with frequent misspelled words, and incorrect phrasing and sentence structure. Errors impede clarity and readability; postings do not support clear presentation of thoughts; posts do not follow rules of APA 7th edition and do not adhere to word limit; communicates in a rude and unprofessional manner that does not promote collegiality