Criteria

Ratings

Pts

16 pts

12 pts

14 pts

8 pts

0 pts

Total Points: 50

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Answer Post

•Answers the discussion question(s) in a detailed manner, and 

•Demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of course concepts

16 pts

100% Excellent

Answers the discussion question(s) in a detailed manner and demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of course concepts.

14 pts

88% Good

Answers the discussion question(s) but detail is lacking, and demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of course concepts.

13 pts

80% Fair

Partially answers the discussion question(s) and partially demonstrates knowledge and understanding of course concepts.

6 pts

38% Poor

Minimally answers the discussion question(s) and minimally demonstrates knowledge and understanding of course concepts.

0 pts

0% Missing

Does not answer the discussion question(s).

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Scholarly Sources

•Integrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson,

•Integrates evidence from at least one outside scholarly source,

•All sources are credited within the body of the post,

•Evidence supports the discussion, and

•APA format is not required but is encouraged.

12 pts

100% Excellent

Integrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson AND from at least one outside scholarly source. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion.

11 pts

88% Good

Integrates evidence from assigned reading OR lesson only. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion.

10 pts

80% Fair

Integrates evidence from outside scholarly source only. All sources are credited within the body of the post. Evidence supports the discussion.

5 pts

38% Poor

Lists sources at conclusion of post but does not integrate/credit evidence into body of post OR integrates evidence but evidence does not support the discussion.

0 pts

0% Missing

Does not integrate any evidence.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Reply Post

•Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post, 

•Reply post provides additional information or clarification, and

•Reply post adds excellent depth to the discussion.

14 pts

100% Excellent

Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post by providing additional information or clarification. Reply post adds excellent depth to the discussion.

12 pts

88% Good

Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post by providing additional information or clarification. Reply post adds good depth to the discussion.

11 pts

80% Fair

Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post. Limited information or clarification provided. Brief reply post adds fair depth to the discussion.

5 pts

38% Poor

Replies to a classmate’s and/or instructor’s post. Reply does not provide additional information or clarification. Brief reply post does not add depth to the discussion.

0 pts

0% Missing

No reply post to classmates or instructor.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Communicates Professionally

All posts:

•are clear and concise, 

•are respectful, civil, and caring, and 

•contain excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

8 pts

100% Excellent

All posts are clear, concise, respectful, civil, and caring. Posts contain excellent English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

7 pts

88% Good

All posts are clear, concise, respectful, civil, and caring. Posts contain good English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

6 pts

80% Fair

All posts are respectful, civil, and caring but are not clear or concise. Posts contain fair English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

3 pts

38% Poor

All posts are not clear and concise, AND contain poor English grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

0 pts

0% Missing

All posts are not respectful, civil, and caring.

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Participation

During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week): 

•Posts in the discussion at least two times, and

•Posts in the discussion on two different days

0 pts

No Points Deducted

During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week): •Posts in the discussion at least two times, and •Posts in the discussion on two different days

0 pts

Points Deducted (-5 Points)

During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week): •Does NOT post in the discussion at least two times AND/OR •Does NOT post in the discussion on two different days