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Online Discussion Rubric 
Forum Discussion Rubric
Online discussion assignments are worth 10 possible total points with 10 discussions due.
Rubric Code: FAX487
By msakoonphong
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Subject: Education  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Substance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Submits initial posts and responses according to assignment timelines
Excellent

Initial submission and responses meet posting deadlines.
Good

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

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

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

Quantity of contributions
Excellent

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

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

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

Original posting only
Writing Mechanics

Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.
Excellent

No spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Good

Fewer than two spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Fair

Between 2 and 5 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Poor

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



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