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Discussion Rubric IPS 460 
Discussion Rubric IPS 460
Discussion is a very important part of the Dimensions of Illness course. As ministers, you will be expected to write clearly and engage others in discussion. The discussion boards in the course provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the topics. For postings through the voice discussion board, please include text as supporting documentation.
Rubric Code: YX9395W
By Gizmogeek
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: (none)

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100 %
  Unacceptable

Student did not meet the requirement at a graduate level.

0 pts

Fair

Grade C-

70 pts

Acceptable

Grade B-

80 pts

Very Good

Grade A-

90 pts

Excellent

Grade A

100 pts

Quality of Discussion
50 pts

How do your postings further discussion and respond to the question or connect with a point made by your classmate?
Unacceptable

The discussion postings do not further the discussion or do not adequately address the question and/or topic of discussion. The postings show a lack of engagement in the discussion.
Fair

The discussion postings are not consistently thorough in addressing the question and/or topic. The postings do not consistently show respect to his/her classmate or fail to consistently further or deepen the discussion.
Acceptable

The discussion postings are usually thorough in addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion but some postings need to be strengthened.
Very Good

Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion.
Excellent

Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and substantially furthers or deepens the discussion
Participation
40 pts

Did you meet the discussion requirements of three substantial posts per section (part) of the unit?
Unacceptable

Student has not made any attempt to participate in the discussion
Fair

Student has made an attempt at participation but has not provided the minimum of three substantial postings.
Acceptable

Student has met the requirement of three postings for each section and the post are good but could be strengthened.
Very Good

Student has met the requirement of three postings for each section and the posts are consistently substantial.
Excellent

Student has consistently participated in the discussion and the posts are consistently substantial.
Support of conclusions
40 pts

How well do you explain and support your conclusions in your discussion postings using course resources and/or life experience?
Unacceptable

Student does not adequately support conclusions made.
Fair

Although there is some support for conclusions made, the support is either not clear or not fully developed.
Acceptable

Student provides support for conclusion although not consistently.
Very Good

Student provides consistent support from course resources and/or life experience to support his/her conclusions.
Excellent

Student provides consistent and extensive support from course resources and/or life experience to clearly support his/her conclusions.
Concepts
20 pts

How well do you define and use terms and concepts?
Unacceptable

Terms and concepts are neither defined nor used correctly.
Fair

Terms and concepts are either not defined or not used correctly.
Acceptable

Terms and concepts are not expressed as clearly as they ought.
Very Good

Terms and concepts are expressed clearly and used correctly
Excellent

Terms and concepts are consistently expressed clearly, used correctly and express in a way that is easy to understand.
Thoroughness
20 pts

Were your posting substantial enough to address the topic yet succinct?
Unacceptable

Discussion postings are not adequately completed.
Fair

The discussion postings lack a thorough discussion of the topic. The postings are either not developed or are too verbose.
Acceptable

Most discussion postings are completed well but some aspects are weak or not fully developed or too wordy.
Very Good

All discussion postings are completed well. Postings are substantial yet succinct.
Excellent

All discussion postings are completed well. Postings are substantial yet succinct and clearly address the questions and/or concerns raised in the original posting.
Organization & Structure
20 pts

Does your writing style enhance or detract from your postings?
Unacceptable

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the discussion postings is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
-The postings do not have internal consistency.
Acceptable

- The structure and organization of the discussion postings are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting.
Very Good

- Structure of the postings are consistently clear and easy to follow.
- The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure
Excellent

The postings are very well written and in a style that enhances understanding.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
20 pts

Do you consistently adhere to Loyola writing policies in your postings?
Unacceptable

- Discussion postings contain numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Discussion postings do not use proper citations.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Discussion postings contains several grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Proper citations are used most but not all the time.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Acceptable

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct.
- Proper citations are used.
- Language is usually clear and precise; sentences usually display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Proper citations are used.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Excellent

There are no usage, grammar or punctuation mistakes in the postings.






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