Discussion Board Rubric

Twenty (20) Points

 

Grade
Category
0-1
2-3
4-5
 

 

Quality

 

Responds, but with minimum effort. (i.e. "I agree with Bob")
Appropriate comments and responds respectfully to other student's postings,
Appropriate comments: thoughtful, reflective, and respectful of other student's
 
Relevance
Posting is attached to the right discussion board, but does not clearly reflect the assignment
Some reference but taken out of context, the reader would not understand
Clear reference to assignment or prior posting being discussed
 
Contribution
Less than required number of postings. Does not further any discussions
Participates, but does not post anything that encourages others to respond to the posting. Participates with the required number of postings

Furthers the discussion with questions, or statements that encourage others to respond. Participates beyond the required number of postings.

 
Global Picture
Mentions the text or previous activity without logical link to topic.
Vague or possible connection to reference points from previous readings, activities, and discussions.
Clearly connects the posting to text or reference points from previous readings, activities, and discussions