Religion of Islam
Safwan
RubricAssessment.pdf
Discussion Rubric Course: MENA 160A1 FA21 101 401
Total / 15
Criteria Level 3 3 points
Level 2 2 points
Level 1 1 point
Criterion Score
Promptness and
Initiative
/ 3
Contribution / 3
Relevance / 3
Expression / 3
Writing Quality / 3
Initializes a post by
writing 3-5
sentences.
Responds to at least
two posts by writing
1-2 sentences.
Initializes a post, but
writes fewer than 3
sentences.
Responds to one
post only OR
response is less than
one sentence.
Does not initialize a
post and does not
respond to other
postings
Actively participates
in the discussion and
presents relevant
viewpoints for
consideration.
Cites two
examples/quotes
from the readings in
initial post.
Makes meaningful
reflection on the
group’s efforts but
gives marginal effort
to become involved.
Cites one
example/quote from
class material in
initial post.
Does not make an
effort to participate
in the learning
community as it
develops; seems
indifferent
Does not cites any
examples in initial
post.
Posts are related to
discussion content
and prompts further
discussion of topic
Posts are off topic;
posts are short in
length and offer no
further insight into
the topic
Posts do not relate
to the content;
makes short or
irrelevant remarks
Opinions and ideas
are stated clearly
and have connection
to topic
Unclear connection
to topic as
evidenced in
minimal expression
of opinions or ideas
Does not express
opinions or ideas
clearly; no
connection to topic
Few grammatical or
spelling errors are
noted in posts
Errors in spelling and
grammar evidenced
in several posts
Utilizes poor spelling
and grammar in
most posts; posts
appear “hasty”
Overall Score
Level 3 13 points minimum
Level 2 9 points minimum
Level 1 5 points minimum
