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Rubric for Online Discussions

Criterion

4

A-level qualities (90–100)

3

B-level qualities (80–89)

2

C-level qualities (70–79)

1 or 0

D- or F-level qualities (60–69 or below 60)

Score

Completeness Addresses all elements of the discussion activity

Addresses most elements of the discussion activity

Addresses some elements of the discussion activity

Does not address elements of the discussion activity

Quality of response

Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the question(s) through well-reasoned and thoughtful reflections; response is factually correct and substantive, with relevant references and examples and a clear connection to the readings

Demonstrates a good understanding of the question(s) through well-reasoned and thoughtful reflections; response is factually correct but lacks full development and a clear connection to the readings

Demonstrates limited understanding of question(s); response includes basic examples but lacks substantive information and connection to the readings

Demonstrates elementary understanding of the question(s); response is incomplete, off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to the discussion activity

Comments to others

Demonstrates analysis of others' posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts

Elaborates on postings with some further comments or observations

Posts shallow contributions to discussion (e.g., "I agree" or "I disagree") without further elaboration; does not enrich or further discussion

Posts few if any comments to others without contributing to the discussion

Participation Contributes regularly and on a timely basis; meets or exceeds minimum requirement for replying to classmates; always observes proper online etiquette (is respectful, courteous, and professional)

Contributes occasionally and on a timely basis; meets the minimum requirement for replying to classmates; observes proper online etiquette

Contributes infrequently and not on a timely basis; does not meet requirement for replying to classmates or always observe proper online etiquette

Does not contribute to discussion on a timely basis or observe proper online etiquette or both

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Note: Criteria are evaluated on a 4-3-2-1 basis. Total rubric points are converted first to a letter grade and then to a numerical equivalent based on a 0–100 scale: 14–16 = A (93– 100); 13 = A– (90–92); 12 = B+ (88–89); 10–11 = B (83–87); 9 = B– (80–82); 8 = C+ (78–79); 6–7 = C (73–77); 5 = C– (70–72); 2–4 = D (60–69); 0–1 = F (below 60).