Attached is the discussion and after the discussion is answered, I will post the two responses.

PPOG 500

Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric

Criteria

Level of Achievement

Points Earned

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

CONTENT (70% of Total)

Thread Substantive Requirements Met

18.5 to 20 points

All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed in the thread.

16.5 to 18 points

Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed in the thread.

1 to 16 points

The Discussion Board Forum prompt is addressed minimally.

0 points

Not present

Major Points Supported by Evidence and Reasoning

18.5 to 20 points

The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by reading and study materials, pertinent examples, thoughtful analysis, and integration of biblical principles.

16.5 to 18 points

The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well and are generally supported by reading and study materials, pertinent examples, thoughtful analysis. and integration of biblical principles.

1 to 16 points

The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not sufficiently supported.

0 points

Not present

Replies Content

11.5 to 12.5 points

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

10.5 to 11 points

Most replies focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Most replies are clear and coherent.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

1 to 10 points

Some replies focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

Communication follows Student Expectations.

0 points

Not present

STRUCTURE (30$ of Total)

Composition, Turabian formatting

12 to 12.5 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current Turabian format.

10.5 to 11.5 points

Some errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling are present. Some sentences may require clarification. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some Turabian formatting.

1 to 10 points

Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current Turabian format.

0 points

Not present

Thread Word Count

4.6 to 5 points

Required word count of at least 400 words is met.

4 to 4.5 points

Word count is 300-399 words.

1 to 3.5 points

Word count is 1-299 words

0 points

Not present

Replies Word Count

4.6 to 5 points

At least 2 replies are present, and a minimum word count of 200 words is met for each.

4 to 4.5 points

At least 2 replies are present and word count is 100-199 for each.

1 to 3.5 points

At least 1 reply is present and word count is 1-99.

0 points

Not present

Total

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