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Online Discussion Rubric

Online discussion assignments are worth 100 possible total points.

Rubric Code: Z8W6WB

By wuddafren

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Public Rubric

Subject: Education

Type: ePortfolio

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Online Discussion Rubric
	Unacceptable 0 pts	Basic 5 pts	Proficient ` 10 pts	Advanced 15 pts	Distinguished 20 pts
Substance	Unacceptable Postings reflect no evidence of assigned readings, no experience and no analysis.	Basic Very unclear that readings were understood, due to limited incorporation into postings. Very little experience or analysis included.	Proficient Somewhat unclear that readings were understood, based on incorporation into postings. Some experience and analysis explored.	Advanced Somewhat clear that readings were understood, based on incorporation into postings.	Distinguished Very clear that readings were understood, based on incorporation into postings.
Engagement	Unacceptable No evidence that any other postings have been read/Unwitting repetition of questions or points made by others.	Basic One or more points from discussion post or one or more participants. Points were vaguely built upon or vaguely refuted in postings.	Proficient At least one point from discussion post one other participant clearly built upon/refuted in postings.	Advanced At least one point from discussion post or multiple participants are clearly built upon/refuted in postings.	Distinguished Multiple points from discussion post or multiple participants clearly built upon/refuted in postings.
Posting Timeliness	Unacceptable All Postings Late.	Basic Postings somewhat concentrated during the week (i.e., all posted within a somewhat brief period of time) At least two posts are late.	Proficient Postings somewhat concentrated during the week (i.e., all posted within a somewhat brief period of time). At least one post is late.	Advanced Postings distributed throughout the week. All posts are on time.	Distinguished Postings consistently and logically distributed throughout the week. All posts are at least 1 day early.
Posting Quantity	Unacceptable Replies only (regardless of number).	Basic Original posting only.	Proficient Less than the minimum number of postings (original post and at least one reply).	Advanced Met the minimum number of postings (original post and replies).	Distinguished Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original post and replies).
Writing Mechanics	Unacceptable 7 or more spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.	Basic Less than 7 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.	Proficient Less than 5 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.	Advanced Less than two spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.	Distinguished No spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.