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Exemplary
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Proficient
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Needs Improvement
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Absent
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Initial Post:
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Student responds thoroughly and appropriately
to the weekly topic
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15 points
Student focuses on the weekly topic, and articulates
a viewpoint that is well-reasoned and clearly communicated.
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10 points
Student focuses mostly on the weekly topic;
the viewpoint is somewhat clear; reasoning needs to be developed but is
clearly communicated.
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5 points
Student does not remain on topic; the viewpoint
is weakly articulated or post is difficult to understand.
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0 point
Student does not respond to the weekly topic.
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Student adheres to Rules of Discussion
including post length, due dates, and citations.
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10 points
Student’s post is of an appropriate length, is
posted by the appropriate time, and credits any sources that have been
referenced.
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7 points
Student’s post is of an appropriate length but
is not posted by the appropriate time and/or does not credit all sources.
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4 points
Student’s post is inadequate in length, post
date, and/or the crediting of sources.
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0 points
Student’s post is plagiarized (copied) from
another source or student with no credit given.
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Follow Up Post #1:
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Student advances the conversation through
comments and additional questions.
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10 points
Student responds to one peers’ post with
insights and thoughtful questions that broaden the discussion of the weekly
topic in new and appropriate directions.
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7 points
Student responds to one peers’ post with comments that pertain to the topic
and advance the conversation.
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4 points
Student simply offers agreement or
disagreement with the initial post offered by peer.
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0 points
Student does not respond to any peers’ posts.
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Follow Up Post #2:
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Student advances the conversation through
comments and additional questions.
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10 points
Student responds to one peer’s post with
insights and thoughtful questions that broaden the discussion of the weekly
topic in new and appropriate directions.
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7 points
Student responds to one peer’s post with comments that pertain to the topic
and advance the conversation.
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4 points
Student simply offers agreement or
disagreement with the initial post offered by peer.
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0 points
Student does not respond to any peers’ posts.
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Grammar and Netiquette:
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Student utilizes grammar and netiquette
appropriately to communicate in the online forum
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5 points
Student clearly communicates in an
appropriate, polite, and engaging manner. Grammar/spelling is accurate enough
for posts to be easily read and understood.
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3 points
Student communicates in an appropriate, and
polite, manner. Grammar/spelling is accurate enough for posts to be read and
understood.
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2 points
Student communicates in an appropriate manner. Grammar/spelling errors make
portions of the posts difficult to understand.
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0 points
Student’s post(s) are inappropriate, impolite,
and/or utilize unacceptable or abrasive language exhibiting a lack of
appropriate netiquette.
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