COM2006-3

SUO Discussion Rubric (80 Points) - Version 1.2 Course: COM2006-Interpersonal Communication SU01

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 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

Total / 80

Overall Score

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

relevant) to support work.

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-

academic/authoritative,

such as Wikis and .com

resources.

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).

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.