iRubric: Discussion Board Forum Rubric

Discussion postings do not contribute to ongoing conversations or respond to peers' postings. There is no evidence of replies to questions.

Discussion postings sometimes contribute to ongoing conversations as evidenced by
— affirming statements or references to relevant research or,
— asking related questions or,
— making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.

Discussion postings contribute to the class' ongoing conversations as evidenced by
— affirming statements or references to relevant research or,
— asking related questions or,
— making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.

Discussion postings contribute to the class' ongoing conversations as evidenced by affirming statements or references to relevant research or, asking related questions or, making an oppositional statement with supporting evidence.
Discussion postings actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by building on peers' responses including building a focused argument around a specific issue or asking a new related question or making an oppositional statement supported by evidence

Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.

Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader.

Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication.

Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication.