Assessment of work submitted | Exemplary 4 Pts | Proficient 3 Pts | Developing 2 Pt | Needs Development 1 |
Analysis and Initial Response | The initial response demonstrates an understanding of the content; utilizes and cites resources; and provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. | The initial response provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic; minimal reference to resources; incomplete coverage of topic. | The initial response is made summarizing the topic, but does not utilize resources; does not make the author's position clear. | Initial response fails to address the content and topics discussed; author’s position unclear. |
Response as contribution to Others | Responds with supportive statement and inquiry to develop the discussion and encourage further response. | Responds appropriately to other postings without inquiry or prompt to promote further discussion | Brief response to other’s postings fails to develop topic or initiate further discussion | No response to others or simple response closes discussion. |
Timeliness and mechanics | Initial posting is early or within guidelines and is written clearly and cited properly | Initial posting is made within the guidelines and is written clearly, few or no citation errors | Initial posting is late; written clearly, well developed with proper citations | Initial posting is late; minimal topic development, citation errors. |
Resources | Additional resources are located and cited to further develop the topic | Course resource is utilized to support writing | Minimal reference to resources | No citations or reference to resources to support writing |
Total score ÷ 4 ______________
4.0 A 3.75 A-
3.5 B+ 3.0 B 2.75 B-
2.5 C+ 2.0 C 1.75 C-
1.5 D <1 =F
