Rubric

CE Discussion Rubric 1.2 (2)
CE Discussion Rubric 1.2 (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Initial Discussion Post
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Initial post thoroughly addresses each prompt of the assignment, using examples from the readings and other course materials.
8 to >6.0 pts Initial post addresses each prompt of the assignment, and somewhat uses examples from the readings and other course materials.
6 to >4.0 pts Initial post only somewhat addresses each prompt of the assignment. Minimal to no use of examples from the readings and other course materials.
4 to >0.0 pts Minimal references to prompt of assignment. Does not use support from text or materials to support post.
0 pts No references to prompt of assignment. Does not use support from text or materials to support post.
pts
10 pts
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Organization, Style, Tone
threshold: pts
5 to >4.0 pts Structure of the postings are consistently clear and easy to follow. The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure. Academic tone used.
4 to >3.0 pts The structure and organization of the discussion postings are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting. Somewhat of an academic tone used.
3 to >2.0 pts The structure and organization of the discussion postings are OK but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting.
2 to >0.0 pts Structure of the discussion postings is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Informal tone used.
0 pts Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Informal tone used.
pts
5 pts
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
threshold: pts
5 to >4.0 pts Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
4 to >3.0 pts Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct.
3 to >2.0 pts Basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is, except for an occasional inexactitude, correct.
2 to >0.0 pts Discussion postings contain several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
0 pts Discussion postings contain numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
pts
5 pts
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Participation
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Student responds to 2 peers, elaborates on their posts, and ends response with a thoughtful question.
8 to >6.0 pts Student responds to 2 peers, and somewhat elaborates on their posts. Ends response with a question.
6 to >4.0 pts Student responds to 1 peer, elaborates on their posts, and ends response with a question.
4 to >0.0 pts Responses to peers are limited to a single commendation for a post (e.g "Nice post!) and does not add to the discussion.
0 pts Student does not respond to peers
pts
10 pts
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