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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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