Project 2 Continuation

Criteria

Equivalent to an A

Equivalent to a B

Equivalent to a C

Equivalent to a D - F

Overall quality of the response(s) Value: 5 points

5 points

The primary responses and follow-up comments are very perceptive, demonstrating full understanding of the topic and related concepts 

Points available: 4.5 - 5.0

4 points

The primary response is quite insightful, considering issues and elements beyond the fundamental question.

Points available: 4.0 - 4.49

3.99 points

The primary response is responsive to the question and provides a logical, thoughtful answer. 

Points available: 3.5- 3.99

2 points

The student failed to answer this question.

The primary response is not responsive to the question and/or the response does not provide a logical, thoughtful answer

Points available:

D = 3.0 - 3.49

F=  0 - 2.99

Overall evidence of critical thinking Value: 5 points

5 points

The student clearly demonstrates superior critical thinking using analysis, assessment, application, etc. The student respectfully challenges the responses/opinions of others and/or defends the positions taken by other students

Points available: 4.5 - 5.0

4 points

Some effort on the part of the student to analyze/assess the question is obvious. Alternatives are presented as well as the underlying rational for the response. 

Points available: 4.0 - 4.49

3.99 points

The response indicates that the student understood the question and provided a sensible and related response 

Points available: 3.5 - 3.99

2 points

The student failed to answer this question.

The response indicates that the student did not understand the question and/or the student did not provided a sensible response related to the question 

Points available:

D = 3.0 - 3.49

F=  0 - 2.99

Quantity of responses and comments Value: 5 points

5 points

The student submits responses to all of the questions presented by the instructor and contributes significantly (beyond mere affirmation) with multiple comments in each Discussion 

Points available: 4.5 - 5.0

4 points

The student submits more than the minimum required number of responses and comments 

Points available: 4.0 - 4.49

3.99 points

The student provided a primary response to each question and the required number of comments on the responses/commnets submitted by fellow students.

Points available: 3.5 - 3.99

2 points

The student did not provide a primary response to each question.; or the student failed to submit the required number of comments on the responses/comments submitted by fellow students.

Points available:

D = 3.0 - 3.49

F=  0 - 2.99

Timelyness of responses Value: 3 points

3 points

The student is present in the Discussions soon after the question is available.

The students adds meaningful (not mere affirmations) responses/comments throughout the Discussion period and does not limit their input to the very end.

Points available: 2.7 - 3.00

2.69 points

The student submits their responses and comments early in the Participation period, thus enabling fellow students the opportunity to read and react to the information provided.

Points available: 2.40 - 2.69

2.39 points

The student's responses/comments were posted within the time frame set by the instructor

Points available: 2.10 - 2.39

1.79 points

The student's responses/comments were not posted within the time frame set by the instructor. As a result the student allowed little opportunity for fellow-students to read, learn from and and comment on their work.

Points available:

D = 1.8 - 2.09

F=  0 - 1.79

Evidence of research 5 points

5 points

 The student's response and comments are supported by relevant outside resources when it is not required, or beyond the requirement set by the instructor. 

Supportive resources are appropriately cited using APA format standards

Points available: 4.5 -  5.0

4 points

Research is obvious in the response.

Any requirement for outside supportive resources is surpassed with appropriate materials. 

Points available: 4.0 - 4.49

3.99 points

The student met the research requirement (outside supportive sources) set by the instructor. 

Points available: 3.5 - 3.99

2 points

The student did not meet the research requirement (outside supportive sources) set by the instructor. 

NOTE: If no supportive resources were required, these points should be added to the Overall Quality category above.

Points available:

D = 3.0 - 3.49

F=  0 - 2.99

Grammar/Mechanics Value 2 point

2 points

No or minor English and grammar usage errors.  

Points available 1.8-2.0

1.79 points

Only few minor/inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.  

Points available 1.60-1.79

1.59 points

A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.  Errors do not interfere with understanding the student's response or comments

Points available: 1.40 -1.59

1.39 points

Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage, indicating a lack of proofreading or comprehension.

It is unclear if the student understands the issue because of the English/grammar errors. 

Points available  for D: 1.20 - 1.39

Points available  for F:  0 - 1.19

Overall Score

Equivalent to an A

16.1 or more

Equivalent to an B

14.1 or more

Equivalent to an C

12.1 or more

Equivalent to a D or F

0 or more