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Discussion Rubric IPS Theologies of Suffering 
Discussion is a very important part of the Theologies of Suffering course. As ministers, you will be expected to write clearly and engage others in discussion. The discussion boards in the course provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the topics. For postings through the voice discussion board, please include text as supporting documentation.
Rubric Code: T4CB6B
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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100 %
  Unacceptable

Student did not meet the requirement at a graduate level.

0 pts

Fair

Grade C-

70 pts

Acceptable

Grade B-

80 pts

Very Good

Grade A-

90 pts

Excellent

Grade A

100 pts

Overall Discussion
30% of your discussion grade is for participation above and beyond your critique of your classmate's assignment
Quality of Participation
20 pts

How do your postings further discussion and respond to the question or connect with a point made by your classmate?

Unacceptable

The discussion postings do not further the discussion or do not adequately address the question and/or topic of discussion. The postings show a lack of engagement in the discussion.
Fair

The discussion postings are not consistently thorough in addressing the question and/or topic. The postings do not consistently show respect to his/her classmate or fail to consistently further or deepen the discussion.
Acceptable

The discussion postings are usually thorough in addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion but some postings need to be strengthened.
Very Good

Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and furthers or deepens the discussion.
Excellent

Student is consistent in thoroughly addressing the question and/or topic in a way that respects his/her classmate and substantially furthers or deepens the discussion
Thoroughness
10 pts

Were your posting substantial enough to address the topic yet succinct?

Unacceptable

Discussion postings are not adequately completed.
Fair

The discussion postings lack a thorough discussion of the topic. The postings are either not developed or are too verbose.
Acceptable

Most discussion postings are completed well but some aspects are weak or not fully developed or too wordy.
Very Good

All discussion postings are completed well. Postings are substantial yet succinct.
Excellent

All discussion postings are completed well. Postings are substantial yet succinct and clearly address the questions and/or concerns raised in the original posting.
Classmate Crtique
70% of discussion grade is for your critique of your classmate's assignment
Feedback to fellow student
30 pts

How well did you critique the assignment of your classmate?

Unacceptable

Student did not provide a critique of the assigned classmates assignment
Fair

Student's critique was minimal and/or lacked support from course resources.
Acceptable

Student has met the requirement of providing a good critique of classmates assignment but could have been strengthen with more support from class resources.
Very Good

Student has posted a very good critique of the classmate's assignment with much support from course resources and lived experience.
Excellent

Student has provided an excellent critique of the classmates assignment with clear support from the course resources. The quality of the critique furthers the discussion.
Support of conclusions
20 pts

How well do you explain and support your conclusions in your discussion postings using course resources and/or life experience?

Unacceptable

Student does not adequately support conclusions made.
Fair

Although there is some support for conclusions made, the support is either not clear or not fully developed.
Acceptable

Student provides support for conclusion although not consistently.
Very Good

Student provides consistent support from course resources and/or life experience to support his/her conclusions.
Excellent

Student provides consistent and extensive support from course resources and/or life experience to clearly support his/her conclusions.
Organization & Structure
10 pts

Does your writing style enhance or detract from your postings?

Unacceptable

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the critique is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
-The critique do not have internal consistency.
Acceptable

- The structure and organization of the critique is good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting.
Very Good

- Structure of the critique is consistently clear and easy to follow.
- The critique is enhanced by the organization and structure
Excellent

The critique is very well written and in a style that enhances understanding.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Do you consistently adhere to Loyola writing policies in your postings?

Unacceptable

- Discussion postings contain numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Discussion postings do not use proper citations.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Discussion postings contains several grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Proper citations are used most but not all the time.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Acceptable

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct.
- Proper citations are used.
- Language is usually clear and precise; sentences usually display consistently strong, varied structure.
Very Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Proper citations are used.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Excellent

There are no usage, grammar, citation or punctuation mistakes in the critique.










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