Exemplary

Accomplished

Developing

Beginning

Responsiveness to discussion prompts

Points Range:36 (36.00%) - 40 (40.00%)

All components of discussion prompt addressed. Well-developed viewpoint showing strong logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with evidence and examples.

Points Range:31 (31.00%) - 35 (35.00%)

Most components of discussion prompt addressed logical thinking, reasoning, and/or analysis for most part; viewpoint is supported with evidence and/or examples.

Points Range:20 (20.00%) - 30 (30.00%)

Minimal components of discussion prompt addressed Ideas expressed are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) - 19 (19.00%)

Minimal or no components of discussion prompt addressed. Ideas expressed lack depth, are off-topic and/or confusing to follow. Viewpoint, if given, is not supported with evidence or examples.

Application of assigned readings, etc.

Points Range:16 (16.00%) - 20 (20.00%)

Very clear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings.Incorporates sources other than those provided.

Points Range:11 (11.00%) - 15 (15.00%)

Somewhat clear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings.Incorporates only those sources provided.

Points Range:10 (10.00%) - 14 (14.00%)

Somewhat unclear that readings (or other materials) were understood by incorporation into postings. No references provided.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) - 9 (9.00%)

Postings reflects no evidence of understanding of assigned readings (or other materials). Short statements such as “I agree with…”. No references cited.

Writing Quality

Points Range:18 (18.00%) - 20 (20.00%)

Posts show above average writing style and clear using standard English, characterized by elements of a strong writing style and basically free from grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. 0-1 APA errors.

Points Range:15 (15.00%) - 17 (17.00%)

Posts show average writing style using standard English with little grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. 2-3 APA errors

Points Range:10 (10.00%) - 14 (14.00%)

Posts show an average and/or casual writing style with some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage. 4-5 APA errors

Points Range:0 (0.00%) - 9 (9.00%)

Posts show a below average/poor writing style in terms of appropriate standard English writing style, clarity, language used, and grammar. >5 APA errors

Response to Posts

Points Range:16 (16.00%) - 20 (20.00%)

All components of discussion prompt addressed. Well-developed viewpoint showing strong logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with evidence and examples other than those provided.

Points Range:11 (11.00%) - 15 (15.00%)

Most components of discussion prompt addressed logical thinking, reasoning, and/or analysis for most part; viewpoint is supported with evidence and/or examples.

Points Range:6 (6.00%) - 10 (10.00%)

Minimal components of discussion prompt addressed Ideas expressed are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant. No references cited.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) - 9 (9.00%)

Minimal or no components of discussion prompt addressed. Ideas expressed lack depth, are off-topic and/or confusing to follow. Viewpoint, if given, is not supported with evidence or examples.