Discussion Rubric
Criteria
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1 Point
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Initial Response
No initial response is posted, or the initial response is not relevant to the question assigned.
Initial response shows superficial thought and preparation; does not address all aspects of the task.
Initial response reflects the readings and outside information and is well-
developed according to the assignment; fully addresses all aspects of the task.
Replies to Classmate
No reply to a classmate is posted,
or the reply to a classmate is not relevant.
Replies to classmates are a shallow contribution to the discussion (I agree or disagree, I like your comment, etc.) or only one reply to a classmate is
submitted.
Replies to classmate elaborate on the classmate's post with further comment
or observation and demonstrates analysis of others' posts.
Timeliness
Initial response and reply to classmate are made after the specified guideline.
Initial response or replies to a classmate are submitted after the specified deadlines.
Both the initial response and the replies to a classmate are within the specified time frames.
Understanding of References and Source Material
No references, experience, or mention of course material is included.
Uses personal experience or makes reference to course materails.
Uses references to readings, or personal experience, and outside source material to support comments.
Grammar
Posts are unorganized or contain rude language. There are multiple grammatical errors or other content that may be inappropriate.
Communicates in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics.
Contributes valuable information in explicit, concise comments formatted in an easy-to-read style free of grammatical or spelling errors.
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