| Criteria |
Unacceptable |
Unsatisfactory |
Emerging |
Proficient |
Exemplary |
| Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions |
0 points
No initial posting. |
4 points
Response is not on topic, the message is unrelated to assignment, and post demonstrates poor preparation and lacked substance. |
8 points
The initial posting does not adequately address the question(s) posed in the forum; Lacks synthesis of theories and concepts. |
12 points
Initial posting demonstrates insightful reflection and answers all given questions; An adequate understanding of theories and concepts is evident in the logical, factual, and relevant information. |
16 points
Initial posting reveals a solid understanding of all given questions. A clear synthesis of theories and concepts is evident in the logical, factual, and relevant information. |
| Quality of responses to classmates |
0 points
Does not post any responses to other classmates in this forum. |
3 points
Responses do not promote further discussion nor provide new information. Response merely acknowledges the other classmates’ initial posting. |
6 points
Provides comments and new information but does not extend meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. |
9 points
Provides comments and new information to other posts; extends meaningful discussions by building on previous posts. |
12 points
Demonstrates comprehensive analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussions by building on previous posts and offers points of view, supported by research or relevant personal experience. |
| Frequency of responses to classmates |
0 points
Does not participate in the discussion forum. |
1 point
Responds to one other student in the discussion question threads. |
2 points
Responds to two other classmates’ initial postings. |
3 points
Participates on two days of the week. Responds to two other classmates’ initial postings. |
4 points
Participates on two or more days of the week. Responds to more than two other classmates’ initial postings. |
| Reference to supporting readings and other materials |
0 points
No reference to any course reading. |
1 point
Makes reference to assigned readings but makes no attempt to cite the source. |
2 points
Applies single resource to initial response but citations do not conform to an acceptable citation format. |
3 points
Applies single resource to initial response. Properly cites (i.e., APA) course materials and/or outside scholarly materials in initial posting only; citations present as needed in responses to classmates. |
4 points
Applies more than one resource to initial response. Properly cites (i.e., APA) course materials and outside scholarly readings in initial posting; citations as needed in responses to classmates. |
| Language and grammar |
0 points
No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar. |
1 point
Poorly written initial posting and responses including frequent spelling, structure, and/or grammatical errors and/or the use of slang. |
2 points
Communicates in friendly, courteous, and helpful manner with some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors. |
3 points
Contributes structured information with minor spelling, grammatical, or structural errors. |
4 points
No spelling, structure, or grammatical errors in any posting. Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments in an organized manner. |
| Overall Score |
Unacceptable
0 or more |
Unsatisfactory
9 or more |
Marginal
19 or more |
Satisfactory
29 or more |
Exemplary
39 or more |
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