Online+Discussion+Rubric


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 * **Criteria** || **Exemplary** || **Strong** || **Acceptable** || **Needs Improvement** ||
 * **Timely Discussion Contributions** || 5-6 postings well distributed throughout the week. Demonstrates self-initiative || 4-6 Postings distributed throughout the week. Requires occasional prompting || 3-4 postings somewhat distributed. Limited initiative || 2-6 postings, not distributed throughout the week; rarely participates ||
 * **Delivery/Relevance of Post** || Consistently posts topics related to discussion content, cites additional references related to topic || Frequently posts topics that are related to discussion content. Post is supported by readings || Occasionally posts off topic. Does not offer further insight into topic. Questionable relationship to readings || Poor Spelling and/or grammar. Off topic post not evident that readings were understood &/or not incorporated into discussion. ||
 * **Expression with the Post** || Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear manner. Post reflects that readings were understood and incorporated into response || Ideas and opinions are stated clearly occasional lack of connection to topic. Post incorporates some readings || Unclear connection to topic, minimal expression of ideas. States opinions without connection to readings || Does not express ideas clearly. No connection to topic ||
 * **Contribution to the Learning Community** || Frequently stimulates discussion, motivates group discussion through questioning. Presents creative approaches to topic || Frequently encourages discussion to present relevant viewpoints. Interacts freely || Occasionally makes meaningful reflection in group discussion. Marginal interactions with peers. || Does not make an effort to participate in learning community. Does not any relevant ideas to topic ||