Criteria Ratings Points

Criteria Ratings Points

Content

Thread

21 to >19.0 pts

Advanced

• Original post displays clear content mastery and relates precisely to the assigned topic. • Original post is balanced in their approach to the topic but provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic.

19 to >17.0 pts

Proficient

• Original post is related to the assigned topic but does not provide evidence of subject mastery. • Original post is mostly balanced but does not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.

17 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Original post is loosely related to the assigned topic and does not effectively contribute to the development of the discussion. Posts display a minimal or superficial understanding of the topic. • Original post shows a clear bias or does not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 pts

Not Present

21 pts

Content

Reply

21 to >19.0 pts

Advanced

• Reply posts display a collegial conversation that moves the conversation forward with evidence of content mastery within the context of a reply type post. • Replies are balanced in their approach to the topic but provide evidence of a clear, well-researched position on the topic within the context of a reply post (less rigor than an original post).

19 to >17.0 pts

Proficient

• Reply posts display a collegial conversation that generally moves the conversation forward but do not provide evidence of subject mastery within the context of a reply post. • Reply posts are mostly balanced but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature within the context of a reply post (less rigor than an original post).

17 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Reply post is loosely related to the context of the other student’s post. However, there is no attempt to move the conversation forward. Posts display a minimal or superficial understanding of the topic. • Reply posts show a clear bias or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present within the context of a reply post (less rigor than an original post).

0 pts

Not Present

21 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | CJUS830_B02_202340

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure

Grammar, Spelling & Format

9 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

• Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. Post contains fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • Minimal errors (1-2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. • This section must be balanced in the “spirit of APA” as Canvas discussions create internal formatting errors.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

• Post contains fewer than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • Few errors (3-4) were noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. • This section must be balanced in the “spirit of APA” as Canvas discussions create internal formatting errors.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Posts contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. • Numerous errors (5+) were noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format. • This section must be balanced in the “spirit of APA” as Canvas discussions create internal formatting errors.

0 pts

Not Present

9 pts

Structure

Word Length

9 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

• Minimum word count of 500 words for the initial thread. Initial post includes three unique, relevant scholarly reference and one scriptural reference. • Minimum word count of 250 words for each reply thread. Each reply post includes one unique, relevant scholarly reference and one scriptural reference.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

• Minimum word count for each post is within 10% of the requirement. References to outside sources are included but may be two or fewer, and the scriptural reference may be omitted. • Minimum word count for each reply post is within 10% of the requirement. References to outside sources are included and relevant but may not be scholarly sources, and the scriptural reference may be omitted.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Minimum word count for each post is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant. The scriptural reference is omitted. • Minimum word count for each reply post is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant. The scriptural reference is omitted.

0 pts

Not Present

9 pts

Total Points: 60

Discussion Grading Rubric | CJUS830_B02_202340