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Online Discussion Rubric 
Rubric Code: PXXWB3W
By fruppi
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

3 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Critical Analysis

Exemplary

Discussion postings display an excellent understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology. Postings integrate an outside resource, or relevant research, or specific real-life application (work experience, prior coursework, etc.) to support important points. Well-edited quotes are cited appropriately. No more than 10% of the posting is a direct quotation.
Proficient

Discussion postings display an understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology and proper citation.
Limited

Discussion postings repeat and summarize basic, correct information, but do not link readings to outside references, relevant research or specific real-life application and do not consider alternative perspectives or connections between ideas. Sources are not cited.
Unsatisfactory

Discussion postings show little or no evidence that readings were completed or understood. Postings are largely personal opinions or feelings, or "I agree" or "Great idea", without supporting statements with concepts from the readings, outside resources, relevant research, or specific real-life application.
Participation in learning

Exemplary

Discussion postings actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by building on peers' responses including
— building a focused argument around a specific issue or
— asking a new related question or
— making an oppositional statement supported by personal experience or related research.
Proficient

Discussion postings contribute to the class' ongoing conversations as evidenced by
— affirming statements or references to relevant research or,
— asking related questions or,
— making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.
Limited

Discussion postings sometimes contribute to ongoing conversations as evidenced by
— affirming statements or references to relevant research or,
— asking related questions or,
— making an oppositional statement supported by any personal experience or related research.
Unsatisfactory

Discussion postings do not contribute to ongoing conversations or respond to peers' postings. There is no evidence of replies to questions.
Etiquette

Exemplary

Written interactions on the discussion board show respect and sensitivity to peers' gender, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, political and religious beliefs.
Proficient

Written interactions on the discussion board show respect and interest in the viewpoints of others.
Limited

Some of the written interactions on the discussion board show respect and interest in the viewpoints of others.
Unsatisfactory

Written interactions on the discussion board show disrespect for the viewpoints of others.
Quality of Writing

Exemplary

Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication.
Proficient

Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication.
Limited

Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader.
Unsatisfactory

Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.




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