Discussion Assessment
Total Number of Points: out of 24
| Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Points Awarded |
| Frequency |
Participates 4-5 times throughout the week. |
Participates 3-4 times but postings not distributed throughout week. |
Participates 1-2 times on the same day. |
Participates not at all. |
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| Initial Assignment Posting |
Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task. |
Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts. |
Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the task. |
Posts no assignment. |
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| Follow-Up Postings |
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. |
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. |
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. |
Posts no follow-up responses to others. |
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| Content Contribution |
Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion. |
Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought. |
Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. |
Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion. |
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| References and Support |
Uses references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments. |
Incorporates some references from literature and personal experience. |
Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research. |
Includes no references or supporting experience. |
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| Clarity and Mechanics |
Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. |
Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. |
Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. |
Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate. |