Week 2 Discussion

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Response No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1-27) 27 points

Satisfactory (C: 28-31) 31 points

Proficient (B: 32-35) 35 points

Exemplary (A: 36-40) 40 points

Criterion Score

Quality

of Initial

Posting

/ 40No initial posting exists to evaluate.

The information provided is

inaccurate, not focused on

the assignment’s topic,

and/or does not answer the

question(s) fully. Response

demonstrates incomplete

understanding of the topic

and/or inadequate

preparation.

The information provided is accurate,

giving a basic understanding of the

topic(s) covered. A basic understanding

is when you are able to describe the

terms and concepts covered. Despite

this basic understanding, initial posting

may not include complete development

of all aspects of the assignment.

The information provided is accurate,

displaying a good understanding of the

topic(s) covered. A good understanding is

when you are able to explain the terms and

topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates

sincere reflection and addresses most

aspects of the assignment, although all

concepts may not be fully developed.

The information provided is

accurate, providing an in-depth,

well thought-out understanding

of the topic(s) covered. An in-

depth understanding provides an

analysis of the information,

synthesizing what is learned from

the course/assigned readings.

Participation No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points

Satisfactory (C: 14-16) 16 points

Proficient (B: 17-18) 18 points

Exemplary (A: 19-20) 20 points

Criterion Score

Participation

in

Discussion

/ 20No responses to other classmates

were posted in this

discussion forum.

May include one or

more of the

following:

*Comments to only

one other student's

post.

*Comments are not

substantive, such as

just one line or

saying, “Good job” or

“I agree.

*Comments are off

topic.

Comments to two or more

classmates’ initial posts but only

on one day of the week.

Comments are substantive,

meaning they reflect and expand

on what the other student wrote.

Comments to two or more

classmates’ initial posts on more

than one day. Comments are

substantive, meaning they

reflect and expand on what the

other student wrote.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to

the instructor's comment (if applicable) on two or more

days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’

comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend

and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a

follow-up question.

Writing No Submission 0 points

Emerging (F-D: 1- 13) 13 points

Satisfaction (C: 14-16) 16 points

Proficient (B: 17-18) 18 points

Exemplary (A: 19-20) 20 points

Criterion Score

Writing

Mechanics

(Spelling,

Grammar,

Citation

Style) and

Information

Literacy

/ 20No postings for which to evaluate

language and

grammar exist.

Numerous issues in

any of the following:

grammar, mechanics,

spelling, use of slang,

and incomplete or

missing citations and

references. If

required for the

assignment, did not

use course, text,

and/or outside

readings (where

Some spelling, grammatical,

and/or structural errors are

present. Some errors in

formatting citations and

references are present. If

required for the assignment,

utilizes sources to support work

for initial post but not comments

to other students. Sources

include course/text readings but

outside sources (when relevant)

include non-

Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or

spelling in the initial posting are present.

Minor errors in formatting citations and

references may exist. If required for the

assignment, utilizes sources to support work

for both the initial post and some of the

comments to other students. Sources include

course and text readings as well as outside

sources (when relevant) that are academic

and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other

text books, .gov Web sites, professional

organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or

administrative rules).

Minor to no errors exist in grammar,

mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post

and comments to others. Formatting of

citations and references is correct. If required

for the assignment, utilizes sources to

support work for both the initial post and the

comments to other students. Sources include

course and text readings as well as outside

sources (when relevant) that are academic

and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other

text books, .gov Web sites, professional

organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or

administrative rules).

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Overall Score

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relevant) to support

work.

academic/authoritative, such as

Wikis and .com resources.

No Submission 0 points minimum

There was no submission

for this assignment.

Emerging (F to D Range) 1 point minimum

Satisfactory progress has not been met on the

competencies for this assignment.

Satisfactory (C Range) 56 points minimum

Satisfactory progress has been achieved on the

competencies for this assignment.

Proficient (B Range) 64 points minimum

Proficiency has been achieved on the

competencies for this assignment.

Exemplary (A Range) 72 points minimum

The competencies for this

assignment have been mastered.