Unsatisfactory = 0

Limited = 1

Proficient = 2

Exemplary = 3

Score

Critical Analysis

Discussion postings show little or no evidence that readings were completed or understood. Postings are largely personal opinions or feelings, or "I agree" or "Great idea", without supporting  statements with concepts from the readings, outside resources, relevant research, or specific real-life application.

Discussion postings repeat and summarize basic, correct information, but do not link readings to outside references, relevant research and do not consider alternative perspectives or connections between ideas. Sources are not cited.

Discussion postings display an understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology and proper citation.

Discussion postings display an excellent understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology. Postings integrate an outside resource, or relevant research, to support important points. Well-edited quotes are cited appropriately.  No more than 10% of the posting is a direct quotation.

Participation as a Member of the Learning Community

Discussion postings do not contribute to ongoing conversations or respond to peers' postings. There is no evidence of replies to questions or comments or as new related questions or comments.

Discussion postings are at midpoint or later in the module or contributions are only posted on the last day of the module.

Discussion postings sometimes contribute to ongoing conversations as evidenced by affirming statements or references to relevant research or, asking related questions or, making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.

Discussion postings respond to most postings of peers several days after the initial discussion.

Discussion postings contribute to the class' ongoing conversations as evidenced by affirming statements or references to relevant research or, asking related questions or, making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.

Discussion postings respond to most postings of peers within a 48 hour period.

Discussion postings actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by building on peers'  responses including building a focused argument around a specific issue or asking a new related question or making an oppositional statement supported by personal experience or related research.

Discussion postings are distributed throughout the module's time frame. Consistently responds to postings of peers within 24 hours.

Professional Communication and Etiquette

Written interactions on the discussion board show disrespect for the viewpoints of others.





Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.  The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.

Some of the written interactions on the discussion board show respect and interest in the viewpoints of others.



Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader. 

Written interactions on the discussion board show respect and interest in the viewpoints of others.




Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.  The style of writing generally facilitates communication. 

Written interactions on the discussion board show respect and sensitivity to peers' gender, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, political and religious beliefs.

Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.  The style of writing facilitates communication. 

TOTAL

/9