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The forum should be student guided and professionally conducted with respectful attitudes, even through addressing differing opinions. This is a professional forum and should be treated as such.
Rubric Code: AX692C9
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Subject: Law  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

7 pts

Fair

4 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Initial Posting

Excellent

Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task.
Thoroughly explains/identifies his/her opinions.
Good

Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts. Made a good attempt to explain/identify his/her opinions.
Fair

Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the task. Made little attempt explain/identify his/her opinions.
Unacceptable

Posts no assignment.
Response Post

Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrates analysis on various levels other than the personal.

Excellent

Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution;
advances discussion.
Good

Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought.
Fair

Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. Posts were simple and superficial. Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion.
Unacceptable

Posts no follow-up responses to others. Or posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion.
References and Support

Incorporates readings, research, and personal experiences

Excellent

Uses references to readings, research, or personal experience to support comments.
Good

Incorporates some references from readings, research, and personal experience.
Fair

Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research.
Unacceptable

Includes no references or supporting experience. Or did not post.
Professionalism

Respectful interactions.

Excellent

Contributes valuable information to discussion. No unprofessional comments or behaviors
Good

Contributes valuable information to discussion. No unprofessional comments or behaviors
Fair

Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner. No unprofessional comments or behaviors
Unacceptable

Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate. Unprofessional comment or behavior.
Number of posts
  Meets or exceeds minimum

5 pts

Below minimum or miss due date

3 pts

Far below minimum or miss due date

1 pts

No posts

0 pts

Number of Posts

Meets or exceeds minimum

6+ posts. Quality of posts is outstanding and meets or exceeds minimum.
Below minimum or miss due date

4-5 posts. Below minimum number of posts OR not posted on time
Far below minimum or miss due date

1-3 posts. Far below minimum number of posts OR not posted on time
No posts

0 posts
Follow-up Questions
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

1 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Follow-up question

Excellent

Question demonstrates critical thinking about topics covered during the semester in addition to content of the interview.
Good

Question responds to the interview but does not go deeply into the content of the course thus far.
Fair

The question posed is a very basic question that does not add to the discussion.
Unacceptable

No question posted.



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