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Blog Post Rubric

Rubric to be used for all blog entries based on class discussion, reading, and/or videos.

Rubric Code: L6A2BB

By jmacken5

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Subject: Education

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Blogging Used to grade general blog posts
	Unsatisfactory C- 0.25 pts	Basic C+ C 0.5 pts	Very Good B+ B B- 0.75 pts	Exemplary A A- 1 pts
Use of blogs 1.25 %	Unsatisfactory C- Student contribution is minimal and/or difficult to understand. * No response to other entries.	Basic C+ C Student contribution is timely but lacks the detail necessary to show thorough understanding of material. Student does not include references to classroom discussion/video/reading. *No responses to other entries.	Very Good B+ B B- Student contribution is strong, fact based and shows basic understanding of the topic. *Additionally, there are thoughtful responses to other entries.	Exemplary A A- Student contribution is strong, substantial and shows thorough understanding of topic. Student has included original ideas that promote further thinking.
Intellectual Engagement 1.25 %	Unsatisfactory C- Blog entries make little or no reference to classroom discussion, web/reading resources and/or video. OR Blog entry is copied from another student.	Basic C+ C Blog entries make some reference to classroom discussion, web/reading resources and/or video. Student posts an opinion but does not support it with facts.	Very Good B+ B B- Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed, makes full use of information from classroom discussion, web/reading resources and/or video. Includes a student opinion and adds examples supporting the entry.	Exemplary A A- Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed in class, web/reading resources and/or video. Student's own opinion is also present, and presents thought provoking questions or statements to further the discussion.
Personal Response. 1.25 %	Unsatisfactory C- There is no personal opinion.	Basic C+ C Opinion is present but is not supported by facts.	Very Good B+ B B- Opinion is supported through facts from classroom discussions or web/reading resources	Exemplary A A- Opinion is well organized. Student supports opinion with facts beyond the classroom discussions (as a result of research beyond class) and provides references to these sources.
Engaged Writing 1.25 % Writing mechanics	Unsatisfactory C- Blog entries use incorrect grammar and spelling, consistently making it difficult for others to follow ideas in entry.	Basic C+ C Blog entries show some evidence of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Others will have little trouble following your entry.	Very Good B+ B B- Blog entries show a good command of Standard English and have flair and originality. Few spelling or grammatical errors.	Exemplary A A- Blog entries meet all requirements for a 3 AND have no spelling or grammatical errors.

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