Rubric

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GC Extra Credit: Review Rubric 2.1.1.
GC Extra Credit: Review Rubric 2.1.1.
Criteria Ratings Pts
QUALITY OF INITIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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5 pts THOUGHTFUL, WELL-FOCUSED, AND PERSUASIVE Post thoroughly addresses each prompt providing analysis using appropriate specific examples, including class materials and personal experience, and presents and identifies personal opinion.
4 pts VERY GOOD Post addresses each prompt, and somewhat uses appropriate specific examples, includes personal experience, and properly expresses an opinion.
3 pts GOOD Post only somewhat addresses each prompt, with minimum to no use of appropriate specific examples, includes personal experience, and properly expresses an opinion.
2 pts OK Post includes minimum reference to each prompt, does not use appropriate specific examples, includes relevant personal experience.
1 pts FAIR Post includes minimum reference to each prompt, does not use appropriate specific examples, includes no relevant personal experience.
0 pts NO OR POOR POST No Discussion posted, or no/few references to prompt of assignment. Does not include appropriate specific examples or relevant personal experience.
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5 pts
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SOURCES AND EVIDENCE
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5 pts WELL SUPPORTED Post includes appropriate sources and substantial relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
4 pts VERY GOOD Post includes some appropriate sources and substantial relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
3 pts GOOD Post includes few appropriate sources and little relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
2 pts OK Post includes few appropriate sources and no or perfunctory relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
1 pts FAIR Post includes no appropriate sources and no or perfunctory relevant evidence to support claims and opinions.
0 pts NO OR POOR SUPPORTING MATERIALS No or perfunctory Discussion posted. Includes no or perfunctory relevant support.
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5 pts
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ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE - Style, Tone
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4 pts VERY ORGANIZED Structure of the posting is consistently clear and easy to follow. The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure. Academic tone used, including appropriate terms and vocabulary.
3 pts ORGANIZED 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, including appropriate terms and vocabulary,
2 pts OK Structure and organization of the discussion postings are OK but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting.
1 pts FAIR Structure of the discussion postings is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Informal tone used.
0 pts NO OR PERFUNCTORY ORGANIZATION No, or perfunctory attempt at organization. Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed, lack cohesion, and lack transitions.
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4 pts
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GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS - Punctuation & Spelling
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4 pts COMPLIANT Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Appropriate formal or informal register used.
3 pts GENERALLY COMPLIANT Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct. Appropriate formal or informal register used.
2 pts OK Basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is, except for an occasional inexactitude, correct.
1 pts FAIR Discussion posting contain several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Inappropriate register used.
0 pts NO OR PERFUNCTORY COMPLIANCE No, or perfunctory, evidence of commonly accepted standards for college writing of this type.
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4 pts
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