DiscussionBoardGradingRubric..pdf

Rubric for Discussion Board Posts

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Points: 0 1 2

Original Post Grading Rubric

Responses demonstrate that the student has read

and clearly understood the material

Minimum of 250 words in length

Clarity of writing (free of grammatical errors, clear

transitions, topic sentences, no vague or undefined

terms, organization and structure, syntax errors,

spelling errors, punctuation errors, adherence to the

university and departmental policies on academic

integrity, cheating, plagiarism, etc.)

Responses are specific enough (i.e., not vague), use

of terminology/vocabulary, post has depth, specific

for clarity purposes and is not redundant and

repetitive

Content has consistent integration of course

material and critically assesses the topics/issues.

Content of post is insightful and not superficial

Two Response Posts Grading Rubric

Respond to at least two other original posts

Minimum of 150 words for each response post is

required

Clarity of writing (free of grammatical errors, clear

transitions, topic sentences, no vague or undefined

terms, organization and structure, syntax errors,

spelling errors, punctuation errors, adherence to the

university and departmental policies on academic

integrity, cheating, plagiarism, etc.)

Directly addresses the points made by the original

posts.

Response posts are written in a respectful manner

and demonstrates proper netiquette