| | Level of Achievement |
| Criteria | Excellent | Good | Novice |
| Advances Discussion | 6-7 Points.
Contributes new quality information that directly relates to economic concepts. | 4-5 Points.
Contributes new quality information not directly related to economic concepts. | 0-3 Points.
Does not advance discussion with relevant information. |
| Provides Effective Support | 7-8 Points.
Uses personal experience or objective supporting evidence and adds quality analysis to directly address the topic.
Clearly identifies references and supporting experience. | 5-6 Points.
Addresses the question but does not provide supporting experience or evidence
-or- Identifies sources without enough specifics to find them
-or- Makes generalizations not based in fact.
| 0-4 Points.
Does not directly address the question
-or- Does not identify sources. |
| Understands Concepts | 6-7 Points.
Shows an excellent understanding of knowledge from the assigned discussion topic. | 5-6 Points.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic and shows critical thinking. | 0-3 Points.
Demonstrates little or no understanding of the discussion topic. |
| Language, Presentation, Grammar | 7-8 Points.
Posted on time. Contributes to discussion with clear concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling error. | 5-6 Points.
Posted after due date. Communicates professionally with some errors in clarity or mechanics. | 0-4 Points.
Posted more than one week after due date. Technical language and grammar errors. Unorganized or unprofessional communication. |
| Replies: Insight | 4 Points.
Contributes new quality information that directly relates to economic concepts. | 3 Points.
Contributes new quality information not directly related to economic concepts. | 0-2 Points.
Does not advance discussion
-or- Does not directly address the topic. |
| Replies: Technical | 5-6 Points.
Reply posted on time. Provides new information that advances discussion. Provides references, sources, or experience. | 3-4 Points.
Posted after due date. Expresses agreement with posted information without adding new information. Identifies sources without enough specifics to find them. | 0-2 Points.
Posted more than 1 week after due date -or- Does not add new content -or- Content is not directly related to conversation
-or- Does not identify sources. |
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