iRubric: ECI 321 Socratic Seminar rubric

Frequently contributes meaningfully to the discussion. Cite reasons and evidence for statements with support from the text. Uses evidence in the text to expand on, analyze or critique an idea. Explains ideas clearly. Initiates new ideas. Makes direct references to points made by other students. Moves the discussion to a deeper level.

Refers to the text in general ways. Able to locate evidence in support of an idea under discussion. Occasionally refers to another's point. Attempts to explain ideas. May initiate a new idea.

Shows little evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Presents unexplained ideas. Becomes involved sporadically.

No evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Shows no interest in the text and unprepared to analyze or reason. Speaks off topic.

Listens to others respectfully. Enter the discussion in a polite manner. Avoid inappropriate language (slang, swearing). Share "air time" equally with others. Avoids hostile exchanges. Questions others in a civil manner. Includes others through verbal exchange or invitation.

Partially paying attention to others when they speak. Enters discussion by interrupting others.

Rarely pays attention when others speak. Shows disregard or disrespect for others ideas. Occasionally holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.

Dominates. Makes personal criticisms of the ideas of others. Show disrespect. does not pay attention to others. Interrupts when others speak. Continually holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.