DB #2 Student Post Respond

CJUS 703

Discussion Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

70%

Advanced

92–100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1–83%

Not

Present

Points Earned

Thread:

Key Components

Major Point Support

9 to 10 points

All key components of the Discussion Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
Major points are supported by all of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);
At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

7 to 8 points

Most key components of the Discussion Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
Major points are supported by most of the following:
· Reading & Study materials;
· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);
· At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

1 to 6 points

Some key components of the Discussion Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
Major points are supported by some of the following:
· Reading & Study materials;
· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);
· At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

0 points

No key components of the Discussion Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
Major points are supported by none of the following:
· Reading & Study materials;
· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts);
· At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

Replies:

Components

Major Point Support

9 to 10 points

Contribution made to discussion with each reply (2) expounding on the thread.
Major points are supported by all of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and
At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

7 to 8 points

Marginal contribution made to discussion with each reply (2) marginally expounding on the thread.
Major points are supported by most of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and
At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

1 to 6 points

Minimal contribution (2 minimal or only 1 reply) made to discussion with each reply minimally expounding on the thread.
Major points are supported by some of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and
At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

0 points

No contribution made to discussion.
Major points are supported by none of the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and
At least 2 scholarly citations, in current APA format.

Structure 30%

Advanced

92–100%

Proficient

84–91%

Developing

1–83%

Not

Present

Points Earned

Grammar/Spelling

4 to 5 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

2 to 3 points

Between 1–2 spelling and grammar errors are present.

1 to 1 points

Between 3–4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

0 points

More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

Word Count

4 to 5 points

Thread: at least 1000 words. Reply at least 500 words.

2 to 3 points

Thread: 400–599 words. Reply: 300–499 words.

1 to 1 points

Thread: 300–399 words. Reply: 200–299 words.

0 points

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