Discussion Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts

Distinguished – 5 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

Excellent – 4 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

Fair – 2 pointsIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

Poor – 1 pointIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.

5 points

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Distinguished – 3 pointsEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

Excellent – 2 pointsEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

Fair – 1 pointIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

Poor – 0 pointsIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

3 points

Response to Posts of Peers

Distinguished – 2 pointsStudent constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.

Fair – 1 pointStudent constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.

Poor – 0 pointsStudent provided no response to a peer’s post.

2 points

Total Points 

10