module 8

Rubric

1.) Discussion Board Assignment

Class participation is an important expectation of this course. Students are expected to offer feedback (and replies when inclined) to the discussion questions that have been posed for each forum. Students are expected to actively participate in EACH discussion forum throughout the semester. The faculty role is as an observer and facilitator. I will be reading all messages and I may interject in the discussion if needed. Students posting on past week's boards will not allow for stimulating discussions with classmates; as such, late discussion contributions will not receive any credit.

Discussion Board Evaluation of Assignment:

Postings will be evaluated on the quality of the postings and at times, to the degree that the postings promote discussion with classmates. Participation on all 10 discussion boards throughout the semester is required, and 4 postings will be randomly chosen to be evaluated on the scale below.

It is also understood that students will receive 0 points for late discussion posts.

0-15 points	16-20 points	21-25 points
Minimal Response to the discussion board question	Posting responds to the question but does not demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject matter.	Posting fully addresses the discussion board question(s), demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject matter, and shows a good amount of effort.

Some key suggestions:

· Answer the specific central question that was asked

· Incorporate pertinent and detailed information from assigned readings (whenever applicable) and supplemental material.

· Maintain focus/avoid being sidetracked by tangents

· Present all information clearly and concisely and in an organized manner

· Do much more than merely restate the question and offer a brief response

· Avoid distracting grammar/spelling/etc. problems (please proofread prior to posting)

· Originality of thought is important (do not just copy and paste from PowerPoints or directly from the textbook).