Rubric

Keep in mind that 2 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
Discussion Points for Leader
Discussion Points for Leader
Criteria Ratings Pts
Initial Post Timing: Posts by due date, allowing other students time to reply
See Discussion Board Rubric for details
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2 pts
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Initial Post Content: Answers the prompt fully, incorporates a Moral Framework or Principle, includes signposting; says something new, interesting, or useful; AND references the reading, etc.
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4 pts
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Initial Post Logic & Reasoning
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2 pts
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Initial Post Tone & Style: Respectful and kind, cites all sources. Uses professional language.
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2 pts
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1st Reply Timing: replies by due dates, allowing other students to engage
threshold: pts
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1 pts
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1st Reply Content: incorporates a Moral Framework or Principle, signposting (says what kind of comment it is); says something new/interesting/useful; references the reading; etc.
threshold: pts
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2 pts
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1st Reply Logic & Reasoning: Includes one of these comments AND says what kind of comment it is: 1. Clarification question, 2. Clarification of someone else's argument or terms, 3. Reasons to support a claim, 4. Objection, 5. Response, OR 6. Application
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1 pts
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1st Reply Tone & Style: Respectful, kind, and helpful. Cites all sources.
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1 pts
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Extra credit opportunity: Follow up comments are encouraged. (possible extra points for outstanding contributions to discussion)
Engages in an on-going discussion that goes above and beyond expectations, or contributes to the discussion in a profound or incredibly valuable way.
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1 pts
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