NUR 230 Discussion Forum Grading Rubric

Initial Post to Discussion Questions

3 points

2 points

1 points

0 points

Initial Post – Content

(3 points out of 6 total for the initial post)

Illustrates a clear understanding of content matter, as indicated by the use of appropriate foundational knowledge, factual content, supporting examples.

Uses relevant content-specific vocabulary correctly

Demonstrates critical thinking, applications of ideas, and connections to other ideas.

Illustrates limited understanding of content matter, as indicated by an incomplete use of appropriate foundational knowledge, factual content, supporting examples.

Uses relevant content-specific vocabulary, but with minor errors.

Demonstrates limited critical thinking, applications of ideas, or connections to other ideas.

Illustrates weak understanding of content matter, as indicated by a lack of appropriate foundational knowledge, factual content, supporting examples.

Uses relevant content-specific vocabulary, but with major errors.

Does not demonstrate critical thinking, applications of ideas, or connections to other ideas.

No post, or the post is off topic.

Initial Post – Quality

(3 points out of 6 total for the initial post)

Meets length requirements

Professional response with positive or constructive insight about the topic.

Posted by due date

Written with formality

Virtually free of grammatical errors (2 or less)

Includes fully correct APA style citations and references, as necessary

Short of length requirements

Written with some informality

Professional response with positive or constructive insight about the topic.

Some grammatical errors (2-4)

Includes fully correct APA style citations and references, as necessary

Well short of length requirements

Not written in a professional manner with positive or constructive insight

Written in an informal tone, including txt abbreviations and other shorthand

Many grammatical errors (4-6)

Includes fully correct APA style citations and references, as necessary

No post submitted or post is very short

Does not include APA style citations and references

Not written in a professional manner with positive or constructive insight.

Written in a very informal tone with excessive use of txt abbreviations and other shorthand

An excessive number of grammatical errors (7 or more)

Responses to Colleagues

3 points

2 points

1 points

0 points

Responses (3 points for each required response)

Superior extension of the discussion*

Meets length requirements

Response is accurate and logical.

Virtually free of grammatical errors (2 or less)

Includes fully correct APA style citations and references, as necessary

Moderate extension of the discussion*

Short of length requirements

Response is accurate and logical.

Some grammatical errors (2-4)

Includes fully correct APA style citations and references, as necessary

Weak extension of the discussion*

Well short of length requirements

Written in an informal tone, including txt abbreviations and other shorthand

Response was not accurate and logical

Many grammatical errors (4-6)

Includes an attempt at APA style citations and references, with major errors

No response submitted, or response is very short

Unprofessional response.

Written in an informal tone, including txt abbreviations and other shorthand

An excessive number of grammatical errors (7 or more)

Does not include APA style citations and references

* Responses extend the discussion by expanding on comments made in other posts and replies, promoting the learning community, advancing the dialogue with thoughtful questions, and demonstrating critical thinking.

Note: Posts that are plagiarized receive no credit and are handled according to the policies related to plagiarism and cheating in the Student Catalog.

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