ENGL 201
Discussion Board Forum 1 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Submission Requirements
16 to 20 points
The thread and reply meet the stated deadlines and requirements, including required word count.
14 to 15.5 points
The thread and reply meet most of the stated deadlines and requirements, but fail to meet at least 1 deadline or requirement.
1 to 13.5 points
The thread and reply fail to meet most of the stated deadlines and requirements, although some of the deadlines and requirements may be partially met.
0 points
Not Present
Content
16 to 20 points
The thread and reply are informative and/or persuasive and appropriate to the audience and purpose. Each post displays a clear thesis addressing a relevant topic and includes perceptive, concrete details that support sophisticated ideas.
14 to 15.5 points
The thread and reply demonstrate basic understanding of the ideas discussed, but the support is limited. Each post may have a clear thesis, but it needs to be restricted. The topic is mostly relevant, but it lacks some necessary detail.
1 to 13.5 points
The thread and reply include very little meaningful content, demonstrating poor understanding of the topic. The thesis statement is vague and is not developed adequately throughout the posts.
0 points
Not Present
Structure and Organization
16 to 20 points
Posts are well-organized and include effective and graceful transitions, clearly supported ideas, and succinct wording.
14 to 15.5 points
Posts are functional with clear main ideas, but are lacking some effective transitions.
1 to 13.5 points
Posts lack discernible organization, have few transitions, and lack a logical sequence of ideas.
0 points
Not present
Diction and Style
16 to 20 points
Posts include appropriate vocabulary, precise word choice, and appropriate tone. Posts show a mastery of word choice and usage. Sentences are varied and use mostly active voice and action verbs.
14 to 15.5 points
Posts include adequate vocabulary with some vague or imprecise language, adequate tone, occasional errors in word choice and usage, limited sentence variety, and an overuse of passive (“to be”) verbs.
1 to 13.5 points
Posts include limited, generally vague vocabulary, ineffective tone, frequent errors in word choice and usage, confusing or ineffective details, and repetitious language.
0 points
Not Present
Grammar, Mechanics, and Formatting
16 to 20 points
Posts are essentially error-free. If any outside sources are used, all are documented correctly.
14 to 15.5 points
Posts include minor errors that do not disrupt the flow of ideas or obscure the meaning of ideas. If any outside sources are used, most are documented correctly.
1 to 13.5 points
Posts include several glaring errors that interrupt the flow of ideas and obscure the meaning of ideas. Conventions of writing are not followed. If any outside sources are used, they are not documented.
0 points
Not Present
Total
/100
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