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Undergraduate Discussion Board Grading Ru
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Criteria 10 points 8.5 points 7.5 points 6 points 0 points
Discussion Board – Post
(comprehension)
Comprehension is a
measure of
understanding.
Demonstrates
understanding by always
using proper
terminology and
concepts covered in the
module materials.
Demonstrates
understanding by
frequently using
proper terminology
and concepts covered
in the module
materials.
Demonstrates
understanding by
occasionally using
proper terminology
and concepts covered
in the module
materials.
Understanding is not
evident. Does not
properly use
terminology and/or
concepts covered in
the module materials.
Did not post
during the
discussion
oard period.
Discussion Board – Post
(critical thinking)
In addition to
comprehension, the
initial post is a measure
of critical thinking.
Critical thinking is
assessed by insight and
eflection.
Offers 2 or more insights
(connecting prior
knowledge with new
material) and includes
eflection (explains how
engaging in the module
materials contributed to
the student’s
understanding of self,
others, and/or course
concepts).
Offers at least one
insight (connecting
prior knowledge with
new material) and
includes reflection
(explains how
engaging in the
module materials
contributed to the
student’s
understanding of self,
others, and/or course
concepts).
Missing one element
(insight OR reflection).
However, the other
element meets this
discussion board
criteria for insight or
eflection.
Critical thinking is not
evident. Missing both
elements (insight AND
eflection).
Did not post
during the
discussion
oard period.
Discussion Board –
Response Frequency
NOTE: A substantive post
demonstrates comprehension
(understanding, depth and
eadth of the material) and
critical thinking (insight and
eflection). Responding with "I
agree/disagree - thanks for the
feedback;" or “Nice job with
your post;" or something
Makes three or more
SUBSTANTIVE posts
during the discussion
oard period.
Makes two
SUBSTANTIVE posts
during the discussion
oard period.
Makes one SUBSTANTIVE
post during the
discussion board period.
Did not post
or did not
make any
SUBSTANTIVE
posts during
the
discussion
oard period.
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similar is not considered a
substantive post.
Discussion Board –
Response Distribution
Contributes to the
development of the
online community by
posting across the
discussion period.
Posted on three or more
days during the
discussion board period.
Posted on two days
during the discussion
oard period.
Posted on one day
during the discussion
oard period.
Did not post
during the
discussion
oard period.
Discussion Board -
Writing Style &
Conventions
All postings are well
written. Always uses
co
ect punctuation,
grammar, and spelling.
Always follows
instructor’s instructions
for citations and
eferences without
e
or.
Most postings are
well written.
Frequently uses
co
ect punctuation,
grammar, and/or
spelling. Frequently
follows instructor’s
instructions for
citations and
eferences with only
a few e
ors.
Some postings are
well written.
Occasionally uses
co
ect punctuation,
grammar and/or
spelling. Occasionally
follows instructor’s
instructions for
citations and
eferences with
frequent e
ors. (7.0
points)
Responses do
not
demonstrate
college-level
writing
ecause they
contain an
unacceptable
level of
e
ors
(punctuation,
grammar,
and/or
spelling).
AND/OR The
student did
not include
citations
and/or
eferences
when the
student
should have
done so. OR
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Did not post
during the
discussion
oard period.
earned points/ 50 available points