Designing Quantitative Research & Data Sources for Criminal Justice

CJUS 745

Discussion Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Thread:
Content

14 to 15 points:

· Each question/prompt is answered thoroughly and logically.
· Major points are stated clearly and effectively.
· Clear, logical flow to post; stayed on topic.

12.75 to 13.75 points:

· Each question/prompt is answered.
· Major points are stated clearly and effectively for the most part.
· Clear, logical and focused for the most part.

1 to 12.5 points:

· Not all facets of the prompt/questions are answered.
· Lack of clarity, coherence, logic and focus in key areas.

0 points

Not present

Thread:
Research Engagement

11.5 to 12.5 points:

· Ideas from
all
the required reading and presentations from the Module/Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated.
· Relates topic to Scripture/biblical principles where appropriate.

10.5 to 11.25 points:

· Ideas from most the required reading and presentations from the Module/Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated.
· Scripture/biblical principles are included but unfocused at times.

1 to 10.25 points:

· Ideas from few of the required reading and presentations from the Module/Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated.
· Missing Biblical integration.

0 points

Not present

Reply:
Content

14 to 15 points:

· At least 3 unique interaction posts with classmates
· One reply posted to each of 3 classmates’ threads.
· Moves the conversation forward with new ideas, research, and analysis.
· Student’s response delivered in a thorough, thoughtful, and analytical manner with the student’s position clearly evident.

12.75 to 13.75 points:

· At least 3 unique interaction posts with classmates
· One reply posted to each of 3 classmates’ threads.
· New ideas, research, and analysis are not always included.
· Some commentary is repetitive from one reply to the next.
· At times, reply posts do not seem to actually build upon classmate’s post.

1 to 12.5 points:

· Missing one or more reply posts.
· Reply posts are redundant.
· Little in the way of new ideas, research, and analysis are not always included.

0 points

Not present

Reply:
Research Engagement

9.25 to 10 points:

· Relates topic to Scripture/biblical principles where appropriate.
· Contains abundant citations from required reading, presentations, and 2 scholarly sources.

8.5 to 9 points:

· Scripture/biblical principles are included but unfocused at times.
· Contains some citations from reading, presentations, and scholarly sources.

1 to 8.25 points:

· Missing Biblical integration.
· Limited citations from the required reading and presentations.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Grammar, Spelling & APA

14 to 15 points:

Minimal to no errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

12.75 to 13.75 points:

Some errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

1 to 12.5 points:

Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

0 points

Not present

Word Count

7 to 7.5 points:

Appropriate word count:
750-800 words for thread; 200–250 words per reply.

6.25 to 6.75 points:

100 words more or less than the required length.

1 to 6 points:

Over 100 words more or less than the required length.

0 points

Not present

Instructor’s Comments:

Total:

/75

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