business ethics discussion questions

Criteria Unacceptable Minimally Responsive Satisfactory Exemplary Weight

Criteria Points 0 6 8 10

Relevance and Depth of Initial

Post

Initial post is off-topic,

and not relevant to the

discussion topic; or no

post submitted.

Initial post is related to the

discussion topic, but focuses

on only a small part of the

topic.

Initial post is relevant and

responds completely to the

discussion topic.

Initial post thoroughly responds to all aspects

of the discussion topic, and incorporates

multiple perspectives, ideas, or concepts.

10%

Criteria Points 0 9 12 15

Use of Course Material in

Initial Post

Initial post makes no

mention to the course

materials (readings,

videos, module notes,

etc), related literature, or

personal experiences; or

no post is submitted.

Initial post refers to personal

experiences, but fails to relate

those experiences to the

course materials (readings,

videos, module notes, etc) or

related literature. When

references to course

materials are made, there are

errors and misunderstanding

of major concepts.

Initial post identifies and

references course materials

(readings, videos, module notes,

etc.) and related literature.

References to course material

show a good understanding of key

ideas and concepts.

Initial post references course materials

(readings, videos, module notes, etc), and

related literature. Post elaborates on course

materials by making connections between

key ideas and concepts.

15%

Criteria Points 0 9 12 15

Critical Analysis in Initial Post Claims within the post are

based on personal

opinion and lack

sufficient evidence; or no

post is submitted.

Claims are based solely on

personal experience or

references to course

materials; claims are

sometimes inaccurate.

Evidence is provided to support

claims, but lacks critical thought

and depth.

Substantial evidence and critical thought are

provided to justify the claims made within

post.

15%

Criteria Points 0 6 8 10

Timeliness of Initial Post No initial post or is

completed after Saturday

at 11:59 PM for the week

that it is due.

Initial post is completed by

Saturday at 11:59 PM ET.

Initial post is completed by Friday

at 11:59PM ET.

Initial post is completed by Thursday at

11:59 PM ET.

10%

Criteria Points 0 18 24 30

Substance of responses Responses rely entirely

on short statements like

“I agree with…“, “I like it”,

or “Great idea”; or no

response posts are

submitted.

Responses mostly summarize

or rehash the comments of

others, but are not

substantive.

Responses elaborate on others’

ideas by adding substantive

observations and comments or

posing questions.

Responses are substantive, introduce new

ideas and advance the discussion by

incorporating course materials and concepts

or through application to real-world contexts.

30%

Criteria Points 0 6 8 10

Quantity of responses No response posts 1 response post 2 response posts More than 2 response posts 10%

Criteria Points 0 6 8 10

Writing Mechanics Posts are disorganized,

lack clarity, and contain

frequent and glaring

spelling and grammatical

errors, which make

understanding the post

difficult; or no posts

submitted.

Posts contain some obvious

errors in spelling, grammar

and organization. Errors

make the main idea unclear

and distract from the content

of the post. Sources cited

incorrectly if present.

Posts are written clearly with only

minor errors in organization,

spelling, and grammar. The post

has clarity and the main point is

easy to identify. Sources are cited

correctly if present

Posts are well-organized, clearly and

concisely written. The posts are easy to

read and free of spelling and grammatical

errors. Sources are present and cited

correctly

10%

Total Points 0 60 80 100