Rubric for Discussion Board Questions-English 330

To facilitate ease of use and communication, all online discussion postings should be typed or posted directly into the discussion message window.

For each discussion, please take time to consider the associated reading before posting your initial comments. Pay particular attention to the focus of the assignment.

In order for our online discussions to be effective, it is important for each member of the class to participate during the allotted timeframe. In addition, your presence in the discussion should be apparent throughout the discussion period.

When composing replies here are a few approaches to consider:

. provide an alternative perspective . share stories about your own experiences . ask questions to further the discussion . post additional resources (websites, books, articles) . discuss why you agree or disagree with something

Your participation in each online discussion will be evaluated based on the following rubric:

Unacceptable Needs Improvement Average Excellent Initial 2 4 8 10 Comments Initial comments were Initial comments Initial comments Initial comments posted but did not address some of the address most, but not thoroughly address all address the assignment all, of the assignment. parts of the assignment. requirements. Comments are assignment. The Comments are not reasonably organized comments are clearly well organized and and demonstrate and concisely stated, show limited adequate familiarity demonstrating that the knowledge and and analysis of the content was evaluation of the content. appropriately topic. reviewed and synthesized.

Message 2 4 8 10 Quality Postings are not Only one substantial Multiple postings Multiple postings are substantial, limited to message was posted. including some made offering "I agree" types of substantial content substantial, well replies. were posted, written contributions- however, a limited opinions, number include errors observations, or need additional questions, supporting detail. experiences, critiques, suggestions, etc. 10 Response 0 4 8 All Questions/comments Several The majority of questions/comments posed to you were not questions/comments questions/comments posed to you were addressed. posed to you were not posed to you were appropriately addressed. addressed. addressed.

Contribution/ 2 4 8 10 Duration Participation was not Postings were Postings were Postings are evenly continuous throughout submitted on at least submitted on 3 or distributed throughout the discussion period 2 different days more days during the the discussion period (1 day only). Replies during the discussion discussion period reflecting were not posted for period. Replies were Replies were posted participation from any classmates. posted for at least 1 for 2 classmates. start to finish. classmate. Multiple replies were posted for at least 2 classmates or more.

Etiquette 2 4 8 10 Postings are not Postings include Posting are Postings are appropriate--poor inappropriate reasonably appropriate, using grammar/structure, references and may appropriate, but proper language, inappropriate include several errors contain a few errors. cordiality, grammar, slang/abbreviations, in grammar/structure. punctuation, etc. etc.