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Discussion Board On-line Rubric

The Discussion Forum is to be based on the research done prior to the discussion. It should be student guided and professionally conducted with respectful attitudes, even through addressing differing opinions. This is a professional forum and should be treated as such. Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation.

Rubric Code: VXB6332

By KLHamm

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Online Discussion Rubric
	Exemplary 10 pts	Sufficient 8 pts	Developing 7 pts	Beginning 5 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Initial Assignment Posting Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Incorporate experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrates analysis on various levels other than the personal.	Exemplary Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task.	Sufficient Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts.	Developing Posts developing assignment with minimal insight and only reiterates readings; doesn’t address all aspects of the task.	Beginning Minimal preparation with basic information. Limited if any connections to the task.	Unacceptable Posts no assignment.
Follow-Up Postings Promotes interaction and asks engaging questions or makes debatable remarks.	Exemplary Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.	Sufficient Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.	Developing Posts shallow or vague contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); contains few new ideas or applications.	Beginning Post is rudimentary and superficial. No new ideas presented.	Unacceptable Posts no follow-up responses to others.
Timeliness Timeliness of discussion contributions	Exemplary For 7-week class, posts 6 or more times, 3 or more separate days of the week. Posts are made in time for others to read and respond.	Sufficient For 7-week class, posts at least 6 times, at least 3 separate days during the week. Posts are made in time for others to read and respond.	Developing For 7-week class, posts at least 4 times, at least 2 separate days during the week. Posts may not all be made in time for others to read and respond.	Beginning For 7-week class, posts at least 2 times, at least 1 day during the week Posts are not made in time for others to read and respond.	Unacceptable Participates not at all.
Content Contribution Quantity of contributions	Exemplary Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion.	Sufficient Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought.	Developing Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion.	Beginning Response to peers is vague and general.	Unacceptable Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion.
References and Support Incorporates readings, research, and personal experiences	Exemplary Uses references to readings, research, and personal experience to support comments. References material using APA format.	Sufficient Incorporates some references from readings or research, and personal experience that lends insight to comments. References material using APA format.	Developing Readings and personal experience mentioned at minimal level. No references material cited in APA format.	Beginning Incorporates personal experience but no references made from readings or research. No references material cited in APA format.	Unacceptable Includes no references or supporting experience.
Professionalism Adherence to grammar conventions and respectful interactions.	Exemplary Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. No unprofessional comments or behaviors	Sufficient Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. Less than two grammar errors no unprofessional comments or behaviors	Developing Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. Less than 5 grammar errors, no unprofessional comments or behaviors	Beginning Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate. Unprofessional comment or behavior.	Unacceptable Participates not at all.

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