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Online Discussion Rubric 
Online Discussion Rubric
Online discussion assignments are worth 2 possible total points with 10 discussions due.
Rubric Code: UXWB87C
By dawnwickstrom
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Public Rubric
Subject: Communication  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Unacceptable

0 pts

Poor

0.5 pts

Acceptable

1.25 pts

Good

1.5 pts

Excellent

2 pts

Substance
2 pts

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

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

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

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

Somewhat clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings
Excellent

Very clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings
Engagement
2 pts

Promotes interaction and asks challengin questions ormakes remarks to stimulate conversation.
Unacceptable

No evidence that any other postings have been read. Repetition of questions or points made by others
Poor

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

At least one point from discussion post or one other participant clearly built upon/disproved in postings
Good

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

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

Timeliness of discussion contributions.
Unacceptable

Postings very concentrated (i.e., all posted within a very brief period of time)
Poor

Postings somewhat concentrated (i.e., all posted within a somewhat brief period of time)
Acceptable

Postings neither distributed nor concentrated
Good

Postings distributed throughout the time period.
Excellent

Postings consistently and logically distributed throughout the time period
Posting Quantity
2 pts

Quantity of contributions.
Unacceptable

Replies only (regardless of number)
Poor

Original posting only
Acceptable

Met the minimum number of postings (original post and at least one reply)
Good

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

Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original post and more than two replies)
Writing Mechanics
1.5 pts

Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.
Unacceptable

7 or more spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors
Poor

Less than 7 spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors
Acceptable

Less than 5 spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors
Good

Less than two spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors
Excellent

No spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors



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