Response to the following discussion

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Excellent

Average

Below Average

Points Earned

Replies – Major Point Support

10 points

Major points are supported by all of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

• At least 2 peer-reviewed source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format.

5 points

Major points are supported by some of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

• At least 2 peer-reviewed source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format.

0 points

Major points are supported by none of the following:

• Reading & Study materials;

• Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;

• Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and

• At least 2 peer-reviewed source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format.

Replies – Contribution

5 points

Contribution made to discussion with each reply expounding on the thread.

2.5 points

Marginal contribution made to discussion with each reply marginally expounding on the thread.

0 points

No contribution made to discussion.

Replies – Grammar/

Spelling

2.5 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

1 point

Between 1–3 spelling and grammar errors are present.

0 points

More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present.

Replies – Word Count

2.5 points

At least 2 replies of at least 450 words submitted.

1 point

Only 1 reply submitted or 2 replies submitted with insufficient word.

0 points

No replies submitted as required.