CSTU 101
Discussion Board Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Thread Content
13 to 14 points
The thread has a clear, logical flow. Was able to exhibit that the lessons for the week were absorbed, by usage of original expression.
9 to 12 points
Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. Demonstrated partial knowledge of key facts of the concepts discussed
1 to 8 points
The Discussion Board Forum prompts are minimally addressed. The thread lacks flow or content.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Reply #1
Content
7 to 7 points
The assignment is of sufficient length (125–150 words).Reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. It provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Reply is clear and coherent.
5 to 6 points
Reply focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread and provides some additional thoughts and explanation but may lack substance and supporting details. Reply is relatively clear and coherent
1 to 4 points
Reply lacks substantive interaction on the primary topic and does not provide additional insights to the discussed. Reply lacks organization, supporting details and coherence.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Reply #2
Content
7 to 7 points
The assignment is of sufficient length (125–150 words).Reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. It provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Reply is clear and coherent.
5 to 6 points
Reply focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread and provides some additional thoughts and explanation but may lack substance and supporting details. Reply is relatively clear and coherent
1 to 4 points
Reply lacks substantive interaction on the primary topic and does not provide additional insights to the discussed. Reply lacks organization, supporting details and coherence.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Thread: Grammar and Spelling
4 to 4 points
Uses proper spelling and grammar. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.
3 to 3 points
Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences may lack some clarity and/or paragraphs lack organization..
1 to 2 points
Numerous spelling and grammar errors. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Thread:
Word Count
2 to 2 points
Minimum word count of 275 words is met or exceeded.
1.5 to 1.5 points
Minimum word of 275 word is present but word count is missing
1 to 1 points
Minimum word count is not met.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Replies:
Grammar
And
Spelling
4 to 4 points
Uses proper spelling and grammar. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.
3 to 3 points
Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences may lack some clarity and/or paragraphs lack organization..
1 to 2 points
Only one reply is posted or there are numerous spelling and grammar errors. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed.
0 to 0 points
Not present
Replies:
Word
Count
2 to 2 points
Minimum word count of 125 words is met or exceeded for two replies
1.5 to 1.5 points
Minimum word of 125 word is present but word count is missing
1 to 1 points
Only 1 reply is present, or only a minimum word count of 50 for 2 replies
0 to 0 points
Not present
Total
/40
Instructor’s Comments:
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