Responses show little understanding of reading material, the questions are not completely answered, the writing is not clear or concise and there are no thoughtful insights. Responses show no understanding of reading material, the questions are not completely answered, the writing is not clear or concise and there are no thoughtful insights. Responses are clear, concise, relevant and include thoughtful insights supported by a clear understanding of course information. Responses frequently include good questions or comments that stimulate continued discussion. A minimum of 3 discussion postings is maintained for each discussion question posed.
Responses are clear, concise and relevant.
Responses demonstrate understanding of course material, but they are not particularly insightful. Responses average 2 or more postings per question and sometimes stimulate discussion. Responses are relevant, demonstrate a basic understanding of course material, but are not particularly thoughtful or clearly written. Responses average 2 or more postings per question. Responses are sporadic, stray from the topic and are not clearly written.