Online Discussion Rubric Distinguished 2 pts Substance Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed.

Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrate analysis on various levels other than the personal. Advanced 1.5 pts Proficient 1 pts ` Basic 0.5 pts Unacceptable 0 pts

Distinguished
Very clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings

Advanced
Somewhat clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings

Proficient
Somewhat unclear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings, some experience and analysis explored.

Basic
Very unclear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings, little experience or analysis,

Unacceptable
Posting reflects no evidence of assigned readings, no experience and no analysis. Or posting is simply not present.

Provocative Promotes interaction and asks provocative questions or makes provocative remarks.

Distinguished
Multiple points from discussion questions clearly built upon in postings. Clearly takes a position, argues and supports her/his position.

Advanced
At least two points from discussion questions built upon in postings. Takes a position and somewhat supports the position.

Proficient
At least one point from discussion questions clearly built upon in posting. Takes a position but doesn't support it.

Basic
One or more points from discussion post but doesn't take a position.

Unacceptable
No post, or post is simply too brief to assess

Posting Quantity Quantity of contributions

Distinguished
Exceeded the minimum word length for the post (original post and replies)

Advanced
Met the minimum word length for the post (original post and replies)

Proficient
Less than the minimum word length for the post (original post and at least one reply)

Basic
Significantly less than the minimum word length for the post.

Unacceptable
Nonexistent post

Writing Mechanics Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.

Distinguished
No spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors

Advanced
Less than two spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors

Proficient
Less than 5 spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors

Basic
Less than 7 spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors

Unacceptable
7 or more spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors

Replies Quantity Quantity of contributions

Distinguished
Exceeded the minimum word length for the reply/posted two replies. Replies were engaging and introduced new questions/ideas.

Advanced
Met the minimum word length for the reply/posted two replies. Reply(s) were somewhat engaging.

Proficient
Less than the minimum word length for the reply/replied to one person. Reply didn't engage. It simply agreed/disagreed without explanation.

Basic
Significantly less than the minimum word length for the reply/replied to one person. Reply didn't really engage. It simply agreed/disagreed without explanation.

Unacceptable
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