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Discussion Board Grading Rubric  

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Needs Improvement Developing Accomplished Exemplary    

Activity

(0 - 13 points) Usually contributes only 1 posting on the last possible day of the designated period.

(14 - 15 points) All required postings by deadline; however there was not adequate time for others to read and respond to some postings prior to deadline.

(16 - 17 points) All required postings by deadline; adequate time for others to read and respond prior to deadline.

(18 - 20 points) Exceeds required postings; postings spread over designated period; provides more than enough time for classmates to read and respond prior to deadline.

     

Engagement

(0 - 13 points) No postings respond to fellow student(s) or responses are not substantive (e.g., "Good. I really liked your comment.”)

(14 - 15 points) Occasionally makes substantive posts responsive to classmates; marginal effort to become involved with group.

(16 - 17 points) Frequently responsive to classmates with detailed remarks about their writing or discussion; presents relevant viewpoints for consideration by group; interacts freely.

(18 - 20 points) Consistently responsive to classmates; develops questions related to objectives to facilitate discussion; generates or stimulates group discussion; presents creative approaches to topic.

     

Content

(0 - 27 points) Postings only slightly related to discussion topics. Generally inaccurate. May occasionally contain factual errors.

(28 - 31 points) Postings produce good general answers but may not always directly address discussion questions. Dominated by opinions rather than by analysis and scholarly thought. Assertions are not supported by evidence.

(32 - 35 points) Postings address peripheral topics. Generally accurate, but with some omissions and/or errors. Tendency to recite fact, although quality resources/references are generally used.

(36 - 40 points) Postings are characterized by clarity of argument, depth of insight into course content, application of course content, relevancy, and unusual insights. Arguments and facts are supported by quality resources/ references.

  Spelling/ Grammar & APA Style

(0 - 13 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors are prominent. Often fails to conform to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources.

(14 - 15 points) Some grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with several major exceptions.

(16 - 17 points) Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors exist, but at a minimum. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.

(18 - 20 points) No Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with little to no exceptions.