9 to >7.92 pts

Proficient

The initial post applies course content sufficiently by expanding on the main points of the prompt; responses exhibit critical thinking and analysis.

7.92 to >6.75 pts

Acceptable

Content knowledge is exhibited by identification of the main topics; there is some evidence of critical thinking and analysis, but responses may be insufficient or lacking in detail.

6.75 to >5.31 pts

Needs Improvement

Understanding of content knowledge is poorly exhibited and insufficient in critical thinking, analysis, and detail. Some main discussion topics are not covered or significantly digress from the topic at hand.

5.31 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Initial response is missing or provides no indication of understanding. Main topics are not covered.

8 to >7.04 pts

Proficient

Replies to peers are well developed and insightful, and provide an opportunity for response. Responses promote a discussion either by sharing prior knowledge and experiences, making meaningful connections with course content, asking meaningful questions, or challenging viewpoints.

7.04 to >6 pts

Acceptable

Replies to peers are mostly developed and provide an opportunity for response. Responses contribute to the discussion either by sharing prior knowledge and experiences, making connections with course content, or asking questions.

6 to >4.72 pts

Needs Improvement

Some replies to peers are missing or poorly developed and provide little or no opportunity for response. Responses do little to contribute to the discussion.

4.72 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No responses to peers are present AND/OR one word responses are provided.

1 to >0.88 pts

Proficient

Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in current APA style when applicable.

0.88 to >0.75 pts

Acceptable

Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly in current APA style.

0.75 to >0.59 pts

Needs Improvement

Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar. Information from sources is missing or improperly cited.

0.59 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension, AND/OR writing includes slang or is inappropriate for academic discourse.

2 to >1.76 pts

Proficient

Meets or exceeds the minimum number of initial postings and replies to peers and instructors.

1.76 to >1.5 pts

Acceptable

Provided slightly less than the minimum amount of initial posts and replies to peers and instructors.

1.5 to >1.18 pts

Needs Improvement

Provided significantly less than the minimum amount of initial posts and replies to peers and instructors.

1.18 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

There was little to no evidence of active participation in the discussion board, initial postings and/or replies to peers and instructors.