iRubric: Journals and Discussions rubric

Posts lack insight, depth and/or are superficial, with no connection to key ideas. Posts are short and irrelevant to prompts or events. Posts do not express opinions clearly or show little understanding of literary pieces.

Posts show some insight, depth of the text, with little connection to key ideas. Posts are typically short and may contain some irrelevant material. There are some personal comments or opinions which may be on task. Posts show some understanding or appraisal of literary pieces

Posts show insight and depth of the text . They are connected with key ideas. Posts may contain some irrelevant material but are for the most part, on task. Personal opinions are expressed in an appropriate style. Post show a good depth of understanding and appraisal of literary pieces.

Posts show insight, depth and understanding of the text. They are connected with key ideas, authors and works. Personal opinions are expressed in an appropriate style and are clearly related to the topic, activity or process. Posts and opinions show a high level of understanding and appraise the literary pieces in relation to writing assignment.

Posts are of poor quality. There is little or no evidence of reading other information in order to form new meaning of the topics at-hand. There is no demonstration of a critical approach to literature.

Posts show a below average, overly casual writing with a lack of attention to style. Students pay little attention to assigned readings and mostly regurgitates previous views.

Posts show above average writing style. The content demonstrates that the student reads moderately, and attempts to demonstrate a critical approach to literature.

Posts are well-written, and are characterized by elements of a strong writing style. The content may demonstrate knowledge of various critical approaches to literature.

Student voice for the assignment isn’t appropriate and does not meet the assignment goals.

Student voice is marginally developed, but still inappropriate for the audience. The tone is appropriate for some of the outcomes of the assignment.

Student voice fits the purpose and outcomes of the assignment, but still contains some inconsistencies and flaws that take away from demonstrating understanding.

Student voice is appropriate for the assignment and meets the objectives of the writing piece. The student is meaningful and deliberate in their writing to convey their understanding.