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Discussion Board ~ Generic Scoring Guide 
For initial postings to discussion questions and for responses to peers' initial postings.
Rubric Code: JX28B5B
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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For Initial Postings & Responses to Peers' Initial Postings
  Distinguished

3 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Basic

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Critical Thinking
30 %

Applies critical thinking skills in addressing discussion question.

Distinguished

Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills as evidenced by analyzing and evaluating relevant theories, and research literature and data, and then applying these elements to a variety of contexts, problems, and issues.
Proficient

Demonstrates good critical thinking skills through analysis of relevant theories and research. The literature and data are used to create a coherent posting; however 1-2 minor gaps are present.
Basic

Makes reference to and demonstrates understanding of some key principles. Omits 1-2 of the relevant theories, research literature, and data. The literature and datat used create a coherent argument; however, there are some major gaps present.
Unsatisfactory

Contains no reference to key principles; if key principles are present, there is no evidence that the learner understood principles, or key principles are not integrated in the response.
Application of Concepts
30 %

Demonstates personal application of concepts.

Distinguished

Uses relevant personal and/or professional examples that demonstrate application of relevant theories, principles, and research.
Proficient

Refers to personal and/or examples that relate to the relevant theories and/or research.
Basic

Refers to personal and/or professional examples, but is not well integrated in the response.
Unsatisfactory

Contains no reference to personal and/or professional examples.
Grad Level Composition
30 %

Reflects graduate level composition skills.

Distinguished

Language is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Uses terminology appropriately and is logically organized.
Proficient

Language is comprehensible but there are a 1-2 passages that are difficult to understand. The organization is generally good.
Basic

Is adequately written, but may use 1-2 terms incorrectly; may need to be read two or more times to be understood.
Unsatisfactory

Is poorly written; terms are used incorrectly; cannot comprehend learners' ideas after repeated readings.
References & Citations
5 %

Adherence to 5th Edition APA Style & Formating.

Distinguished

Adheres to the required APA style and format; there are no errors.
Proficient

There are 1-2 APA style and format errors.
Basic

There are 3+ APA style and format errots.
Unsatisfactory

There has been no attempt made to conform to APA style and format.
Timeliness
5 %

Distinguished

Learning Activity delivered 24 hours before due date.
Proficient

Learning Activity delivered 12 hours before due date.
Basic

Learning Activity delivered on due date.
Unsatisfactory

Learning Activity delivered after due date.




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