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Discussion Rubrics

Forum Discussion Rubric

Online discussion assignments are worth 2 possible total points with 10 discussions due.

Rubric Code: B68B49

By melliar

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Homework

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Online Discussion Rubric
	Basic 1 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Advanced 3 pts	Distinguished 4 pts
Substance 30 % Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrate analysis on various levels other than the personal.	Basic Very unclear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings, little experience or analysis.	Proficient Somewhat unclear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings, some experience and analysis explored.	Advanced Somewhat clear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings	Distinguished Very clear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings
Response quality 20 % Promotes interaction and asks relevant questions or makes comments that contribute to the discussion.	Basic No new ideas or insight added to discussion. No questions asked. Reiterated peer's thoughts.	Proficient Provided one new idea or item to the discussion. No additional insight. Reiterated peer's thoughts.	Advanced Provided a few new ideas and information to the discussion. Provided little additional insight. Few questions asked.	Distinguished Added several innovative ideas and information to the discussion. Provided additional insight. Asked relevant questions.
Posting Timeliness 20 % Timeliness of discussion contributions	Basic Postings somewhat concentrated during the week (i.e., all posted within a somewhat brief period of time). Initial posting more than one day late. Responses do not meet posting deadline.	Proficient Postings neither distributed nor concentrated throughout the week. Inital post one day later than deadline.	Advanced Postings distributed throughout the week. Initial post met posting deadline.	Distinguished Postings consistently and logically distributed throughout the week. Initial post met posting deadline.
Posting Quantity 20 % Quantity of contributions	Basic Original posting only	Proficient Less than the minimum number of postings (original post and at least two replies)	Advanced Met the minimum number of postings (original post and replies)	Distinguished Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original post and replies)
Writing Mechanics 10 % Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.	Basic Less than 7 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors	Proficient Less than 5 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors	Advanced Less than two spelling, punctuation or grammar errors	Distinguished No spelling, punctuation or grammar errors