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PSY401 Blog Comments Assessment Rubric

Part I: 3 Mandatory Participation Responses to Required Discussion Question Prompts

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

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

3

3

All in text citations and references properly formatted.

2

Most in-text citations and references properly formatted and placed.

1

Insufficient in-text citations or references, frequent improper placement of citations, and/or needs significant improvement in formatting.

0

No references or citations OR severe lack of in text citations. Not in APA format.

Blog Comment #1

12

12

Substantial comment post that adds significant value to the blog discussion. Fully supported with sources, clearly written, contributes to the learning environment, and is consistent with the expectations indicated directions

10-11

Comment post adds some value to the blog discussion. Has cited supported and makes some contribution to the learning environment. Is consistent with most expectations indicated in the directions.

6-9

Comment post is somewhat substantial, but needs more significant content or support to be a truly valuable contribution to the learning environment. OR Post may not be consistent with the expectations indicated in the directions.

0-5

Comment post does not significantly contribute to the learning environment, has no support, is off topic, not substantial, and/or does not follow the guidelines indicated in the directions.

Blog Comment #2

12

12

Substantial comment post that adds significant value to the blog discussion. Fully supported with sources, clearly written, contributes to the learning environment, and is consistent with the expectations indicated directions

10-11

Comment post adds some value to the blog discussion. Has cited supported and makes some contribution to the learning environment. Is consistent with most expectations indicated in the directions.

6-9

Comment post is somewhat substantial, but needs more significant content or support to be a truly valuable contribution to the learning environment. OR Post may not be consistent with the expectations indicated in the directions.

0-5

Comment post does not significantly contribute to the learning environment, has no support, is off topic, not substantial, and/or does not follow the guidelines indicated in the directions.

Total

30

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