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Forum Discussion Rubric 
Forum Discussion Rubric
Online discussion assignments are worth 2 possible total points with 10 discussions due.
Rubric Code: B92326
By lismail
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Substance
30 %

Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Applies relevant course materials.
Beginning

Very unclear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings. Does not explain relevant course concepts, theories, or materials.

3 points
Developing

Somewhat unclear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings Explains relevant course concepts, theories, or materials.

6 points
Accomplished

Somewhat clear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings. Applies relevant course concepts, theories, or materials correctly.

9 points
Exemplary

Very clear that relevant information was understood by incorporation into postings. Analyzes course concepts, theories or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence.

12 points
Collaboration
20 %

Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to course concepts
Beginning

No new ideas or insight added to discussion. No questions asked. Reiterated peer's thoughts.

2 points
Developing

Provided one new idea or item to the discussion. No additional insight. Reiterated some of peer's thoughts.

4 points
Accomplished

Provided a few new ideas and information to the discussion. Provided some additional insight. Few questions asked.

6 points
Exemplary

Added several innovative ideas and information to the discussion. Provided additional insight. Asked relevant questions.

8 points
Posting Timeliness
20 %

Submits initial posts and responses according to assignment timelines
Beginning

Initial submission more than one day late. Responses to classmates do not meet posting deadline, or are not submitted.

2 points
Developing

Inital submission one day later than deadline. Responses to classmates do not meet posting deadline.

4 points
Accomplished

Initial submission meets posting deadline. Responses to classmates do not meet posting deadline.

6 points
Exemplary

Initial submission and responses meet posting deadlines.



8 points
Posting Quantity
20 %

Quantity of Forum contributions
Beginning

Original posting only


2 points
Developing

Less than the minimum number of postings (original post and at least two replies, unless otherwise defined)

4 points
Accomplished

Met the minimum number of postings (original post and replies)


6 points
Exemplary

Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original post and replies)

8 points
Writing Mechanics
10 %

Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.
Beginning

Fewer than 7, but more than 5, spelling, punctuation or grammar errors

1 point
Developing

Between 2 and 5 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors

2 points
Accomplished

Fewer than two spelling, punctuation or grammar errors

3 points
Exemplary

No spelling, punctuation or grammar errors

4 points



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