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Note: The value of each of the criterion on this rubric represents a point range (example: 25–20 points, 20–15 points, 15–10 points, 10–0 points).
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement | Inadequate | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of Initial Post | Initial post is on time and of the correct length (500–750 words). All components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is applied. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 25 points |
Initial post is on time and of the correct length (500–750 words). Most components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is applied but limited. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 20 points |
Initial post is one day late. Does not meet the correct length (500–750 words). Some components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is weak or missing. References are included but not according to the Discussion instructions. 15 points |
Initial post is more than one day late. Initial post much fewer than (500-750 words). Few components of the initial post requirements are addressed. Course content synthesis is missing. References are not included. 10 points |
25 |
| Peer Replies | On time. There was substantial evidence and synthesis of course content utilizing course topics and the introduction of questions and new information. Replies are 200-400 words. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 25 points |
On time. There was some evidence and synthesis of course content utilizing course topics and the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are 200-400 words. References are included according to the Discussion instructions. 20 points |
Replies were at least one day late. There was either some synthesis of course content or the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are less than 200 words. References are included but not according to the Discussion instructions. 15 points |
Replies were two or more days late. There was little or no evidence of course content utilizing course topics or the introduction of questions or new information. Replies are less than 200 words. References are not included. 10 points |
25 |
| Frequency of Contribution | Initial post with two peer replies posted on two separate days. 25 points |
Initial post with two peer replies posted on the same day. 20 points |
Initial post with one peer reply. 15 points |
Only initial post submitted or only replied to peers. 10 points |
25 |
| Organization, Writing Mechanics, and APA Format | Clearly organized, no or limited writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 25 points |
Clearly organized, few to some writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 20 points |
Poorly organized, several to moderate writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 15 points |
Poorly organized, many writing mechanics and/or APA errors. 10 points |
25 |
| Total points | 100 | ||||