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Discussion Board 
For initial postings to discussion questions and for responses to peers' initial postings.
Rubric Code: D2W5629
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

6 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Unsatisfactory/Incomplete

0 pts

Application of Concepts

Excellent

Uses relevant personal & professional examples that demonstrate application of relevant theories, principles, research.
Good

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

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

Contains no reference to personal and/or professional examples.
Critical Thinking

Excellent

Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, evidenced by analyzing & evaluating relevant theories & applying these to a variety of contexts, problems, & issues.
Good

Demonstrates good critical thinking skills through analysis of relevant theories and research. The literature and data are used to create a coherent posting.
Acceptable

Makes reference to and demonstrates understanding of some key principles. The literature and data used create a coherent argument; however, there are some major gaps present.
Unsatisfactory/Incomplete

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.
Composition

Excellent

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

Language is comprehensible but there are a 1-2 passages that are difficult to understand. Organization is generally good.
Acceptable

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

Is poorly written; terms are used incorrectly; cannot comprehend learners' ideas after repeated readings.
Timeliness

Excellent

Learning Activity delivered 24 hours before due date.

5 sentences or more present for initial postings and responses.
Good

Learning Activity delivered 12 hours before due date.

Postings consist of 3-5 sentences.
Acceptable

Learning Activity delivered on due date.

Postings consist of 1-2 sentences.
Unsatisfactory/Incomplete

Learning Activity delivered after due date.

Postings consist of one/two word responses.
Responses/Follow-Up

Excellent

Extends meaningful discussion which builds on previous post.
Good

Elabortaes on existing post with further explanation, comment and observation.
Acceptable

Response is a shallow contribution (agree or disagree) and doesn't really add value to discussion.
Unsatisfactory/Incomplete

Discussion response doesn't really show a clear connection.










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