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Discussion Board Forums Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Thread – Key Components

0 to 15 points

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

Thread – Major Points

0 to 10 points

Major points are supported by the following:

·      Reading & Study materials;

·      Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

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

·      Citations in current Turabian format; and

·      Integration of biblical principles.

Thread – Spelling and Grammar

0 to 5 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

Thread – Communication

0 to 5 points

·      Required word count (at least 400 words) is met.

·      Communication follows Student Expectations.

Replies – Major Points

0 to 10  points

Major points are supported by the following:

·      Reading & Study materials;

·      Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);

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

·      Citations in current Turabian format.

Replies – Contribution

0 to 10 points

·      A contribution is made to the discussion.

·      Each reply expounds on the thread.

Replies – Spelling and Grammar

0 to 10 points

Proper spelling and grammar are used.

Replies – Communication

0 to 10 points

·      Required word count (at least 200 words each) for 2 replies is met.

·      Communication follows Student Expectations.

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