Topic: The Significance of Cultural UnderstandingQuestion/Prompt: What is so important about cultural understanding within the context of gospel proclamation? How does Jesus’ example demonstrate the
Discussion Board Thread Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | ||||
| Content 70% (42 points) | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present | |
| DB Forum Question/Prompt Answered | 14 to 15 points Exceptionally clear and thorough answers to the DB Forum Question(s)/Prompt(s) are given. | 11 to 13 points Clear answers to the DB Forum Question(s)/Prompt(s) are given. | 1 to 10 points At least some evidence is present that the Question(s)/Prompt(s) are answered. | 0 points Not present | |
| Interaction with Scripture as well as Reading & Study Materials | 14 to 15 points Exceptional and skillful interaction with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment. | 11 to 13 points Clear discussion that interacts well with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment. | 1 to 10 points At least some of the discussion interacts with Scripture and the Reading & Study materials associated with the assignment. | 0 points Not present | |
| Thoughtful Analysis and Personal Examples | 11 to 12 points Exceptional analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present. | 8 to 10 points Clear analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present. | 1 to 7 points Some analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing concepts) and/or pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples present. | 0 points Not present | |
| Structure 30% (18 points) | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present | |
| Formatting | 5 points Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are in accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide. | 4 points Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are in close accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide. | 1 to 3 points Formatting of DB thread, headings and citations are somewhat in accordance with the latest edition of the Turabian Style Guide. | 0 points Not present | |
| Language | 5 points Very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing. | 4 points Clear, with minimal errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing. | 1 to 3 points Periodic errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing. Inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout DB thread. | 0 points Not present | |
| Word Count | 8 points Required word count (at least 400 words) is met. Note that neither the retyped words for the DB question/prompt, nor citations count as part of the word count. Though they are necessary, only the body of your written work is considered in the word count. | 6 to 7 points Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total between 300 and 399 words. | 1 to 5 points Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total between 50 and 299 words. | 0 points Word count of the body of written work less any retyped DB questions/prompts, and citations total less than 50 words. | |
