iRubric: Discussion Forum Rubric

Student did not respond to any peers.

Student responds to fewer than the required number of peers, and/or, student's peer responses are brief and lack substance. Student may fail to demonstrate respect for the diverse opinions of fellow learners.

Student responds to the required number of peers. Peer responses lack adequate analysis, offering a superficial reaction to the peer's initial post. Student demonstrates respect for the diverse opinions of fellow learners.

Student responds with thorough and constructive analysis to the required number of peers, relating the response to relevant course concepts. Student may pose pertinent follow-up thoughts or questions about the topic, and demonstrates respect for the diverse opinions of fellow learners.

The student did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.

The student seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with ease.

The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented his/her information with ease.

The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented his/her information forcefully and convincingly.