DiscussionGradingRubric14.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: KeyComponents

10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

All key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Most key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Some keycomponents of theDiscussion areanswered in thethread.

0 pts

Not Present

No key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.

10 pts

Thread:Clear,logical flowto post

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

A clear, logical flow ispresent throughout allof the thread.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

A clear, logical flow ispresent throughoutmost of the thread.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A clear, logical flow ispresent in some ofthe thread.

0 pts

Not Present

A clear, logical flow isnot present in thethread.

5 pts

Thread:Support formajor points

23 to >20.0 pts

Advanced

Major points aresupported by all ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtfulanalysis, synthesis,and evaluation of thetopic.

20 to >18.0 pts

Proficient

Major points aresupported by most ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

18 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Major points aresupported by some ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

0 pts

Not Present

Major points aresupported by none ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

23 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Replies:Support formajor points

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

Major points aresupported by all ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtfulanalysis, synthesis,and evaluation of thetopic.

12 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Major points aresupported by most ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Major points aresupported by some ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

0 pts

Not Present

Major points aresupported by none ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.

14 pts

Replies:Clear topicsentences

3 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph,supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutall of the reply.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutmost of the reply.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutsome of the reply.

0 pts

Not Present

A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, or aconclusionsentence/paragraphis not present in thethread

3 pts

Thread: APAFormat

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

All in-text citationsand references aretyped in APA format.Zero errors arepresent.

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1 – 2 APAformatting errors arepresent.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3 – 4 APAformatting errors arepresent.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 APAformatting errors arepresent; or APAformat was notfollowed.

7 pts

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Criteria Ratings Points

Thread:Word Count

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

The thread is at least400 original words inlength.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

The thread is at least350 original words inlength.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The thread is at least300 original words inlength.

0 pts

Not Present

The thread is lessthan 300 originalwords in length.

5 pts

Thread:Spelling andGrammar

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling,grammar, andpunctuation are used.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1–2 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3–4 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.

5 pts

Replies:APA FormatandSpelling/Grammer

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

All in-text citationsand references aretyped in APA format.Zero errors arepresent. Correctspelling, grammar,and punctuation areused.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1 – 2 APAformatting errors arepresent. Between 1 –2 spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3 – 4 APAformatting errors arepresent. Between 3 –4 spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 APAformatting errors arepresent, or APAformat was notfollowed. More than 4spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.

5 pts

Replies:Word Count

3 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

The reply is at least250 original words inlength.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

The reply is at least225 original words inlength.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The reply is at least200 original words inlength.

0 pts

Not Present

The reply is less than200 original words inlength.

3 pts

Total Points: 80

Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320