Discussion Board Forum 1 Topic: Introduction to Research and Research Questions Applying Course Concepts Citing the required course readings for this week and at least 1 additional, peer-reviewed sour

Discussion Board Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Thread: Content

27.5 to 30 points

Student provides a complete response to each of the sections required in the thread. The student demonstrates critical thinking and presents his or her ideas in an excellent and thorough way.

25 to 27 points

Student responds to each of the sections required in the thread. The student demonstrates critical thinking and presents his or her ideas well.

1 to 24.5 points

The student demonstrates the beginnings of understanding the steps involved in conducting research; however, there are significant errors or shortcomings in the presentation of his or her responses.

0 points

Not present

Replies: Content

11 to 12 points

One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads.
Replies offer unique critical and constructive criticism to your classmates.
Student’s responses are delivered in a thorough, thoughtful, and analytical manner with the student’s position clearly evident.

10 to 10.5 points

One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads.
Some critical and constructive criticism is repeating what others have said in their replies.
Some commentary is repetitive from one reply to the next.
At times, reply posts do not seem to actually build upon classmates’ posts.

1 to 9.5 points

Missing one reply post.
Reply posts are redundant.
Little in the way of new ideas, research, and analysis are not always included.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Grammar, Spelling, & Turabian

11 to 12 points

Minimal to no errors in grammar, spelling, or Turabian.

10 to 10.5 points

Some errors in grammar, spelling, or Turabian.

1 to 9.5 points

Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, or Turabian.

0 points

Not present

Word Count

5.5 to 6 points

Appropriate word count; 400–500 words for the initial post, and 200-300 words for each reply.

5 to 5.25 points

50 words more or less than the required length.

1 to 4.75 points

Over 50 words more or less than the required length.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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