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	Exemplary	Proficient	Progressing	Emerging
Responsiveness to Discussion Question	Points: Points Range: 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; • Go beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated); • Are substantive, reflective, and evidence based; • Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and a sampling of colleagues' postings; and • Are posted by the due date. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; • Are substantive, reflective, and evidence based; • Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and a sampling of colleagues' postings; and • Are posted by the due date. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses are somewhat responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Somewhat miss the point of the question or prompt; and/or • May lack in substance, rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and/or • Do not adequately demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues' postings; and/or • Are posted by the due date at least in part. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Miss the point of the question or prompt; and/or • Provide responses that are insubstantial and anecdotal; and/or • Do not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or • Are posted past the late deadline defined as 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Feedback:
Content Knowledge	Points: Points Range: 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, and conclusions), showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented; and postings/responses that are well supported by pertinent research/evidence from a variety of and multiple peer- reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and • Mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of skills or strategies presented in the course. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • Understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented; and postings/responses that are supported by research/evidence from peer-reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and • Mastery and application of skills or strategies presented in the course. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • Minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and/or errors; and postings/responses are not supported by research/evidence and/or the research/evidence is inappropriate or marginal in quality; and/or • A lack of mastery of skills and/or numerous errors when using the skills or strategies presented in the course. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and/or are inaccurate, contain many omissions and/or errors; and/or are not supported by research/evidence; and • Many critical errors when performing skills or strategies presented in the course. Feedback:
Quality of Writing	Points: Points Range: 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses exceed graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use language that is clear, concise, and appropriate; • Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Use original language and refrain from directly quoting original source materials; provide correct APA citations about a source when citing or paraphrasing; and • Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses meet graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use language that is clear; • Make a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Occasionally paraphrase but refrain from directly quoting original source materials; • Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints; and • Provide correct APA citations about a source when citing or paraphrasing it. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses are somewhat below graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Make more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Directly quote from original source materials and/or paraphrase rather than use original language; lack correct APA citations; and/or • Are at times less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses are well below graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use unclear and inappropriate language; • Make many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and • Lack information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it and/or include incorrect use of APA style; and/or • Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Feedback:
Contribution to the Discussion	Points: Points Range: 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses significantly contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Rich and relevant examples; • Discerning and thought- provoking ideas; • Stimulating thoughts and probes; • New perspectives; and • Original and critical thinking. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Relevant examples; • Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations; and • Critical thinking. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses do little to contribute to the quality of discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or • Few if any thought- provoking ideas; and/or • “Regurgitated” knowledge rather than critical thinking. Feedback:	Points: Points Range: 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses do not contribute to the quality of interaction/discussion and thinking and learning as they do not: • Provide examples (or examples are irrelevant); and/or • Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and/or • Demonstrate critical thinking. Feedback:

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Responsiveness to Discussion Question--

Levels of Achievement: Exemplary 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; • Go beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated); • Are substantive, reflective, and evidence based; • Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and a sampling of colleagues' postings; and • Are posted by the due date. Proficient 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses are responsive to and meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; • Are substantive, reflective, and evidence based; • Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and a sampling of colleagues' postings; and • Are posted by the due date. Progressing 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses are somewhat responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Somewhat miss the point of the question or prompt; and/or • May lack in substance, rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and/or • Do not adequately demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues' postings; and/or • Are posted by the due date at least in part. Emerging 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: • Miss the point of the question or prompt; and/or • Provide responses that are insubstantial and anecdotal; and/or • Do not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or • Are posted past the late deadline defined as 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Feedback:

Content Knowledge--

Levels of Achievement: Exemplary 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, and conclusions), showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented; and postings/responses that are well supported by pertinent research/evidence from a variety of and multiple peer- reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and • Mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of skills or strategies presented in the course. Proficient 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • Understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented; and postings/responses that are supported by research/evidence from peer-reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and • Mastery and application of skills or strategies presented in the course. Progressing 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • Minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and/or errors; and postings/responses are not supported by research/evidence and/or the research/evidence is inappropriate or marginal in quality; and/or • A lack of mastery of skills and/or numerous errors when using the skills or strategies presented in the course. Emerging 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: • A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and/or are inaccurate, contain many omissions and/or errors; and/or are not supported by research/evidence; and • Many critical errors when performing skills or strategies presented in the course. Feedback:

Quality of Writing--

Levels of Achievement: Exemplary 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses exceed graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use language that is clear, concise, and appropriate; • Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Use original language and refrain from directly quoting original source materials; provide correct APA citations about a source when citing or paraphrasing; and • Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Proficient 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses meet graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use language that is clear; • Make a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Occasionally paraphrase but refrain from directly quoting original source materials; • Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints; and • Provide correct APA citations about a source when citing or paraphrasing it. Progressing 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses are somewhat below graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Make more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; • Directly quote from original source materials and/or paraphrase rather than use original language; lack correct APA citations; and/or • Are at times less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Emerging 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses are well below graduate-level writing expectations. They: • Use unclear and inappropriate language; • Make many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and • Lack information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it and/or include incorrect use of APA style; and/or • Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints. Feedback:

Contribution to the Discussion--

Levels of Achievement: Exemplary 9 (22.5%) - 10 (25%) Discussion postings and responses significantly contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Rich and relevant examples; • Discerning and thought- provoking ideas; • Stimulating thoughts and probes; • New perspectives; and • Original and critical thinking. Proficient 7 (17.5%) - 8 (20%) Discussion postings and responses contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Relevant examples; • Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations; and • Critical thinking. Progressing 5 (12.5%) - 6 (15%) Discussion postings and responses do little to contribute to the quality of discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by providing: • Few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or • Few if any thought- provoking ideas; and/or • “Regurgitated” knowledge rather than critical thinking. Emerging 3 (7.5%) - 4 (10%) Discussion postings and responses do not contribute to the quality of interaction/discussion and thinking and learning as they do not: • Provide examples (or examples are irrelevant); and/or • Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and/or • Demonstrate critical thinking. Feedback:

Total Points: 40

Name: MMPA_6851_Week9_Discussion_Rubric