ENGL 202
Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Substance of Posts
25 to 28 points
Directly and thoroughly addresses prompt (all aspects), thought-provoking, accurately understands and explains course material and strongly connects readings to student’s own ideas, clearly focused, significant contribution
20 to 24 points
Addresses prompt but might miss one aspect, good contribution to class discussion, understands and explains course material, connects readings to student’s own ideas
1 to 19 points
One or more of the following: posts are not directly addressing the prompt or miss major requirements, doesn’t understand or explain course material, tenuous connection between readings and student’s ideas
0 points
No clear argument for posts
Development of Posts
25 to 28 points
Meets minimum word count (original post and response), each post has clearly stated topic sentence that governs it, well-developed with sufficient and appropriate examples from reading, adept connections and transitions between sentences and ideas, nice flow from point to point with good lead-ins for examples and clarification, ends with solid wrap-up
20 to 24 points
Meets minimum word count (original post and response), each post has unified central claim (though may not be explicitly stated), good development with helpful examples (though could benefit from more explanation or clarification), attempts to make connections between sentences and ideas, good lead-ins for examples and clarification, has a final wrap-up statement
1 to 19 points
One or more of the following: doesn’t meet minimum word count (for either original post and response); post is not fully unified around one claim; missing examples or clarification; missing connections between ideas or sentences; missing lead-ins for examples; missing wrap-up sentence
0 points
Lacks development of ideas
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Points Earned
Grammar, Style, and Mechanics
22 to 24 points
Flawless
17 to 21 points
Some minor grammar, punctuation, or style issues
1 to 16 points
A range from minor grammar, punctuation, or style errors that occur throughout paper to major errors (score depends on level of grammar errors present)
0 points
Egregious grammar, punctuation, or style errors that mar most sentences
Total
/80
Instructor’s Comments:
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