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Discussion Forum Rubric 
Discussion Forum Rubric
Discussion forum posts should highlight comprehension of the topics/questions, developed through critical analyses and thoughtful considerations of the content. Forums allow participants to share knowledge and viewpoints, professionally, with group members, cultivating a supportive community of learners. By engaging with the material, through meaningful conversations with peers, participants' develop a deeper understanding of the issues presented.
Rubric Code: W2359A8
By MVelasco
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Reflection  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Discussion forum posts should highlight comprehension of the topics/ questions, developed through critical analyses and thoughtful considerations of the content. Forums allow participants to share knowledge and viewpoints professionally, with group members, cultivating a supportive community of learners. By engaging with the material, through meaningful conversations with peers, participants' develop a deeper understanding of the issue presented.
  Excellence

5 pts

Proficiency

4 pts

Competency

3 pts

Below Competency

2 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Posting

Explores, explains, and advances the issue/question assigned. Uses resources and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrates analysis on various levels.
Excellence

-Addresses all task requirements and all original prompt components
-Frequently exceeds assigned criteria
-Factually correct, reflective and substantive contributions
-Demonstrates critical thinking in analyses
-Incorporates course resources and/or outside resources to support statements
Proficiency

-80 to 90% of aspects in the task requirements satisfied
-80 to 90% of original prompt components addressed
-Well developed content
-Factually correct, reflective and substantive contributions
-Incorporates course resources to support statements
Competency

-Responses satisfy 60 to 75% of all aspects of the task requirements
-60 to 75% of original prompt components addressed
-Posts adequate content
-Lacks full development of concepts
-Information is factually correct but lacks development and reflections
-Few course or outside sources to support of statements; some personal experiences
Below Competency

-Satisfies few aspects (less than 60%) of the task requirements
-Less than 60% of original prompt components addressed
-Content is insufficient
-Responses are superficial and show little preparation
-Posts incorrect, off-topic, or irrelevant information
-No sources cited (or insufficient source) to support assertions; uses personal experiences only
Incomplete

Does not add an original post
Style & Grammar

College level writing; polished style. Adheres to proper English conventions. Well formatted and spell checked.
Excellence

-College level writing
-Clear, concise comments
-Well formatted
-Eloquent
-Free of grammatical and
spelling errors
-Uses proper English
Proficiency

-Minor clarity issues
-Nicely formatted
-Easy to read style
-Less than 3 grammatical or spelling errors
-Uses proper English
Competency

-Writing is less clear
-Sometimes difficult to read
-Less than 6 grammar or spelling errors
-Uses some slang, cliches, text language
Below Competency

-Long and unorganized posts
-Unclear and hard to read
-Contains multiple spelling and grammatical errors
-Frequently uses slang, cliches, text language
Incomplete

Does not participate
Professionalism

Engages in interactions in a professional and respectful manner. Adhere to etiquette guidelines.
Excellence

-Communicates in a friendly and courteous manner
-Interactions are helpful and supportive
-No unprofessional comments or behaviors
-Follows all etiquette guidelines
Proficiency

-Respectful contributions
-No unprofessional comments or behaviors
-Follows most etiquette guidelines
Competency

-Less professional comments
-Less respectful
-Not supportive
-Follows some etiquette guidelines
Below Competency

-Unprofessional comments or behaviors
-Rude and/or inappropriate content
-Follows a few etiquette guidelines
Incomplete

Does not participate
Timeliness

Timeliness of discussion contributions.
Excellence

-Original post added shorty after forum assigned
-Replies consistently and quickly
-Interactions well distributed throughout forum time frame
Proficiency

-Original post added within 2 days of forum opening
-Timely replies
-Replies somewhat distributed throughout forum time frame
Competency

-Original post added in middle of forum time frame
-Replies shortly after original post (all interactions in less than 2 days) or concentrated near the end of the forum time frame
Below Competency

-Original post added close to the end of the forum time frame
-Replies shortly after original post (interactions only on one day)
-Replies concentrated near the end of the discussion time frame
Incomplete

-Does not participate
References and Support

Quality sources from a variety of mediums. Includes citation for sources.
Excellence

-Always includes references following post with correct formatting
-Sources are scholarly
-Wide variety
Proficiency

-80 to 90% of time Includes references following post with correct formatting
-Quality sources
-Several sources; less variety
Competency

-60-75% of time includes references following post with correct formatting
-Some unreliable or non-scholarly sources
-A few sources; less variety
Below Competency

-Does not include correctly formatted references or few that are included are incorrectly formatted
-Sources are unacceptable
-Very few sources; little variety
Incomplete

Does not participate
Follow-Up Postings

Active participation promotes group interaction. Asks engaging questions, highlights interesting connections, or makes debatable remarks.
Excellence

-Advances the discussion
-Builds on previous posts
-Thorough analysis of peers' posts
-Extends conversation, highlights new connections, incorporates course and/or outside resources
-Takes leadership role in discussions
-Actively contributes to group learning
-Participates more than required
-Monitors forum and actively participates
Proficiency

-Advances the discussion
-Builds on previous posts
-Some analysis of peers' posts
-Incorporates some course and/or outside resources
-Includes relevant personal connections/experiences
-Engages in interactions several times while discussion forum is open
-Participates as directed regarding the # of replies/frequency of posts during time frame
Competency

-Elaborates on parts of an existing posting; adds few advancing comments or observations
-Few resources used to support conversation; supported mainly by personal connections/experiences
-Participation dictated by the least required interactions
-Follows some directions with regards to the # replies and/or frequency of posts during the forum time frame
Below Competency

-Posts shallow contributions (e.g., agrees or disagrees)
-Does not enrich discussion
-Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion
-No sources (or insufficient source) cited supporting comments; responses based solely on personal connections/experiences
-Participates less than directed (# of replies/frequency of posts per time frame); replies are late
Incomplete

Does not post any follow-up responses to others



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