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ES Current Event Discussion Rubric 
The current event discussion is to be based on the research done prior to the discussion. It should be student guided and professionally conducted with respectful attitudes, even through addressing differing opinions.
Rubric Code: L8X447
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Unacceptable

0

0 pts

Basic

1 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Advanced

3 pts

Distinguished

4 pts

Substance

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

Unacceptable

Incorporation reflects no evidence of assigned research, no experience and no analysis.
Basic

Very unclear that research was understood by incorporation into discussion, little experience or analysis.
Proficient

Somewhat unclear that research was understood by incorporation into discussion, some experience and analysis explored.
Advanced

Somewhat clear that research was understood by incorporation into discussion.
Distinguished

Very clear that research was understood by incorporation into discussion.
Provocative

Promotes interaction and asks provocative questions or makes provocative remarks.

Unacceptable

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

One or more points in discussion only vaguely built upon/refuted from research.
Proficient

At least one point in discussion clearly built upon/refuted from research.
Advanced

At least one point in discussion clearly built upon/refuted from research or multiple participants' point of view.
Distinguished

Multiple points in discussion clearly built upon/refuted from research or multiple participants' point of view.
Timeliness

Timeliness of discussion contributions

Unacceptable

Comments very concentrated during the discussion (i.e., all made within a very brief period of time)
Basic

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

Comments neither distributed nor concentrated throughout the discussion
Advanced

Comments distributed throughout the discussion
Distinguished

Comments consistently and logically distributed throughout the discussion
Quantity

Quantity of contributions

Unacceptable

Replies only (regardless of number)
Basic

Original comment only; no replies
Proficient

Few original comments; few thoughtful replies
Advanced

Active participation, some original comments, some thoughtful replies
Distinguished

Exceeded with numerous original comments, and numerous thoughtful replies.
Professionalism

Adherence to grammar conventions and respectful interactions.

Unacceptable

7 or more grammar errors or lack of respect- May be removed from discussion
Basic

Less than 7 grammar errors, or redirection from disrespectful comment or behavior
Proficient

Less than 5 grammar errors, no disrespectful comments or behaviors
Advanced

Less than two grammar errors no disrespectful comments or behaviors
Distinguished

No grammar errors or disrespectful comments or behaviors



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