Beginning Emerging Proficient
Excellent
Initial Comments
2
Initial comments were posted but did not address the assignment.
4
Initial comments address some of the assignment requirements. Comments are not well organized and show limited knowledge and evaluation of the topic.
8
Initial comments address most, but not all, of the assignment. Comments are reasonably organized and demonstrate adequate familiarity and analysis of the content.
10
Initial comments thoroughly address all parts of the assignment. The comments are clearly and concisely stated, demonstrating that the content was appropriately reviewed and synthesized.
Message Quality
2
Postings are not substantial, limited to "I agree" types of replies.
4
Only one substantial message was posted.
8
Multiple postings including some substantial content were posted, however, a limited number include errors or need additional supporting detail.
10
Multiple postings are made offering substantial, well written contributions-opinions, observations, questions, experiences, critiques, suggestions, etc.
Response
0
Questions/comments posed to you were not addressed.
4
Several questions/comments posed to you were not addressed.
8
The majority of questions/comments posed to you were addressed.
10
All questions/comments posed to you were appropriately addressed.
Contribution/ Duration
2
Participation was not continuous throughout the discussion period (1 day only). Replies were only posted for 1 classmate.
4
Postings were submitted on at least 2 different days during the discussion period (11:xx