2-1 Discussion: Questionnaire Critique
Discussion Rubric: Graduate Course: PSY-520-X3293 Research Methods in Psych II 23TW3
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Criterion Score
Comprehension / 20
Timeliness / 10
Engagement / 20
20 points
Develops an initial
post with an
organized, clear point
of view or idea using
rich and significant
detail
18 points
Develops an initial
post with a point of
view or idea using
appropriate detail
14 points
Develops an initial
post with a point of
view or idea but with
some gaps in
organization and
detail
0 points
Does not develop an
initial post with an
organized point of
view or idea
10 points
N/A
This level is not
applicable for
grading of this
criterion.
10 points
Submits initial post
on time
7 points
Submits initial post
one day late
0 points
Submits initial post
two or more days late
20 points
Provides relevant and
meaningful response
posts with clarifying
explanation and
detail
18 points
Provides relevant
response posts with
some explanation and
detail
14 points
Provides somewhat
relevant response
posts with some
explanation and
detail
0 points
Provides response
posts that are generic
with little explanation
or detail
Total / 100
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Criterion Score
Critical Thinking / 30
Writing (Mechanics) / 20
30 points
Draws insightful
conclusions that are
thoroughly defended
with evidence and
examples
27 points
Draws informed
conclusions that are
justified with
evidence
21 points
Draws logical
conclusions
0 points
Does not draw logical
conclusions
20 points
Initial post and
responses are easily
understood, clear,
and concise using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with no
errors in citations
18 points
Initial post and
responses are easily
understood using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with few
errors in citations
14 points
Initial post and
responses are
understandable using
proper citation
methods where
applicable with a
number of errors in
citations
0 points
Initial post and
responses are not
understandable and
do not use proper
citation methods
where applicable
Overall Score
Points earned out of 100 91 points minimum
The overall submission earned 91
points or more. Final calculation of
grades can be found in the
gradebook.
Points earned out of 100 71 points minimum
The overall submission earned 71
points or more. Final calculation of
grades can be found in the
gradebook.
Points earned out of 100 1 point minimum
The overall submission earned 1
points or more. Final calculation of
grades can be found in the
gradebook.
Points earned out of 100 0 points minimum
The overall submission earned 0
points or more. Final calculation of
grades can be found in the
gradebook.