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Discussion Questions (2 Questions) Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria
Points
Possible
Exceeds Expectations/ Superior Work
Meets Expectations/
Excellent
Needs Work to Meet Full Expectations/ Fair
Not Addressed/
Very Incomplete
Points Earned
Mechanics
Minimum of 150 words each
3
3
Exceeded minimum length on all responses with on topic content.
2
Met or exceeded minimum length on all responses.
1
Met minimum length on one response.
0
Did not meet minimum length on either response.
Spelling, Grammar, & Organization
3
3
No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized.
2
No or few significant errors in spelling or grammar. Quite well organized.
1
Multiple errors in spelling or grammar and/or needs better organization.
0
Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization.
APA, Format - Citations & References
4
4
In text citations and references properly formatted. Proper APA format and style followed.
3
Most in-text citations and references properly formatted and placed. Proper APA format and style followed.
1-2
Insufficient in-text citations or references, frequent improper placement of citations, and/or needs significant improvement in formatting and style
0
No references or citations OR severe lack of in text citations. Not in APA format. Lack of all citing/referencing can result in a 0 on assignment.
Content
DQ 1
10
9-10
Fully developed response addressing all parts of question set. Fully supported with credible source information. Includes student’s own discussion and examples to demonstrate integration of ideas or application of concepts.
7-8
Response addresses all parts of question set. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts.
5-6
Response addresses some parts of question. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion OR has student discussion, but no source support.
0-4
Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.
DQ2
10
9-10
Fully developed response addressing all parts of question set. Fully supported with credible source information. Includes student’s own discussion and examples to demonstrate integration of ideas or application of concepts.
7-8
Response addresses all parts of question set. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts.
5-6
Response addresses some parts of question set fully. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.
0-4
Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.
Total Points
30
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