CRITERIA

10 Points For Each Criteria

8.6 Points For Each Criteria

7.8 Points For Each Criteria

6 – 0 Points For Each Criteria

Integration of Assigned Reading Assignment and Professional Resources

Discussions show evidence of knowledge and understanding of
reading assignment
and applicability of professional resources; include other resources beyond the assigned reading that extend the learning.

This should be evident in the initial posting and all subsequent postings.

Discussions show evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources.

Discussions show little evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources.

Discussions show no evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources.

Responses to Discussion Board items as well as other Students and Instructor

Student responds to the posted Discussion Board questions with thoughtful ideas, clearly communicates ideas or opinions, and poses additional questions that deepen the discussion.

Student responds to the posted Discussion Board questions and student questions with thoughtful ideas and clearly communicates his or her ideas or opinions.

Student responds to the posted questions in a way that does not clearly indicate deep thought or original ideas or opinions.

Student responds to the posted questions but misses the main idea of the session or discussion.

Utilizes Professional Language

Postings consistently show appropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings usually show appropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings often include inappropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Postings consistently show inappropriate vocabulary and writing style.

Ensures Timeliness of Discussion

Student posted initial (first) response addressing comprehensively all items on time by 11:59 PM0 EST on Thursday night and participated at least one additional time by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday night.

Student posted initial response on time but only partially met participation requirements for the week.

Student posted initial response late but did participate in forum discussions on other days as required. 

Student did not post initial response on time and did not participate on additional days.

Grammar, Syntax, APA Format

No errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation with overall good application of APA format including citations and references

Few errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with overall good application of APA format including citations and references

Multiple errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with below average application of APA format, i.e. minimal citations and many errors in APA format

Excessive errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with no evidence of APA format…i.e. minimal to no citations or references.