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Application and Content. (Apply critical thinking and analysis to demonstrate an understanding of lesson topics.)
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18 – 20 points
– Thoroughly answered the discussion question(s) and replied with clear, well-developed, and meaningful thoughts.
– All critical points were addressed individually and supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings and applying the majority of the basic concepts in the initial post.
– Relevant ideas or practical experiences are used to emphasize the understanding of the discussion topic(s).
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16 – 17 points
– Answered the discussion question(s) and replied with clear, well-developed, and meaningful thoughts.
– Most critical points were addressed individually and supported by evidence of having read the assigned course reading sand applying some of the basic concepts in the initial post.
– Relevant ideas or practical experiences are used to emphasize understanding of the discussion topic(s).
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14 – 15 points
– Answered most of the discussion question(s), but not fully developed to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
– Some critical points were addressed individually, but not supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings and applying basic concepts in the initial post.
– Relevant ideas or practical experiences were absent or limited.
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12 – 13 points
– Partially answered the discussion question(s) by identifying the main topic(s), but lacked elements of critical thinking and analysis.
– The points addressed were not clear or well-developed.
– Relevant ideas or practical experience(s) were not provided.
– Evidence of having read the assigned course readings was not clearly demonstrated.
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0 – 11 points
– Insufficiently answered the discussion question(s).
– The points addressed inadequately addressed the topic.
– Relevant ideas and practical experience(s) were not provided.
– The points discussed lacked evidence of having read the assigned course readings.
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Engagement and Participation. (Encourage further discussion from peers and provide meaningful contribution on the topic. Participate in a respectful manner, with appropriate length and punctuality.)
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18 – 20 points
– Engaged in the discussion forum by offering extended or in-depth posts and generating relevant conversations and questions among peers.
– Participated multiple days throughout the week. Met deadlines, and exceeded the participation guidelines.
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16 – 17 points
– Engaged in the discussion forum by offering substantive posts and generating relevant conversations or questions among peers.
– Participated multiple days throughout the week. Met deadlines and exceeded the participation guidelines.
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14 – 15 points
– Engaged in the discussion forum by offering satisfactory posts, but did not promote further conversations or questions among peers.
– Participated multiple days throughout the week. Met deadlines and the participation guidelines.
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12 – 13 points
– Engagement was lacking in the discussion forum. The posts did not generate relevant conversations or questions among the peers.
– Participated multiple times during the week, but did not meet the deadlines or participation guidelines.
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0 – 11 points
– The posts were not engaging, and prevented others from participating in a discussion that added value to the forum.
– Participated at least once during the week, but did not meet the deadlines and participation guidelines.
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Clarity and Organization. (Present well-reasoned, organized, and structured ideas, with an appropriate use of writing style.)
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9 – 10 points
– Paragraphs and sentences are well-developed, properly formatted, and contain a strong topic sentence.
– All arguments and point(s) presented are consistent, clear, and concise.
– Exceptional use of grammar, and free of spelling, punctuation, or other mechanical errors.
– All references used are identified by proper in-text citations and are listed at the bottom of the post(s).
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8 points
– Paragraphs are well-developed, properly formatted, and include a topic sentence.
– Most arguments and point(s) presented are consistent, clear, and concise.
– Outstanding use of grammar, and free of spelling, punctuation, or other mechanical errors.
– Most references used are identified by proper in-text citations and are listed at the bottom of the post(s).
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7 points
– Paragraphs are adequately developed, but lack a topic sentence.
– Insufficient clarity and inconsistencies are present in argument(s) and post(s).
– Adequate use of grammar with minimal spelling, punctuation, or other mechanical errors.
– References used are identified and are listed at the bottom of the post(s).
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6 points
– Paragraphs and sentences are underdeveloped and disorganized.
– It is difficult to determine the argument(s) and point(s) being presented.
– Inadequate use of grammar, and frequent spelling, punctuation and other mechanical errors.
– References used are not identified or listed at the bottom of the post(s).
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0 – 5 points
– Paragraphs and sentences are incomplete.
– The argument(s) and point(s) being presented are not relevant to the discussion topic.
– Unacceptable use of grammar, and frequent spelling, punctuation and other mechanical errors.
– References are not identified or listed at the bottom of the post(s).
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What’s Due This Week