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Online Discussion Rubric 
Online Discussion Rubric
Online discussion assignments are worth 25 possible total points 4 discussions due.
Rubric Code: H59AWC
By slindsey
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Education  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Unacceptable

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Distinguished

5 pts

Substance
0 pts

Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrate analysis on various levels other than the personal.
Unacceptable

Postings reflect no evidence of assigned readings, no experience and no analysis.
Basic

Very unclear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings, little experience or analysis,
Proficient

Somewhat unclear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings, some experience and analysis explored.
Advanced

Somewhat clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings
Distinguished

Very clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings
Provocative
0 pts

Promotes interaction and asks provocative questions or makes provocative remarks.
Unacceptable

No evidence that any other postings have been read/Unwitting repetition of questions or points made by others
Basic

One or more points from discussion post or one or more participants only vaguely built upon/refuted in postings
Proficient

At least one point from discussion post one other participant clearly built upon/refuted in postings
Advanced

At least one point from discussion post or multiple participants clearly built upon/refuted in postings
Distinguished

Multiple points from discussion post or multiple participants clearly built upon/refuted in postings
Posting Timeliness
0 pts

Timeliness of discussion contributions
Unacceptable

Postings very concentrated during the week (i.e., all posted within a very brief period of time)
Basic

Postings somewhat concentrated during the week (i.e., all posted within a somewhat brief period of time)
Proficient

Postings neither distributed nor concentrated throughout the week
Advanced

Postings distributed throughout the week
Distinguished

Postings consistently and logically distributed throughout the week
Posting Quantity
0 pts

Quantity of contributions
Unacceptable

Replies only (regardless of number)
Basic

Original posting only
Proficient

Less than the minimum number of postings (original post and at least one reply)
Advanced

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

Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original post and replies)
Writing Mechanics
0 pts

Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.
Unacceptable

7 or more spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Basic

Less than 7 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Proficient

Less than 5 spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Advanced

Less than two spelling, punctuation or grammar errors
Distinguished

No spelling, punctuation or grammar errors



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