Category Points for 1 - 7 Points for Week 8 ONLY % Description Scholarliness 16 8 32 Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. Application of Course Knowledge 16 8 32 Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the course lesson and outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations. Interactive Dialogue 10 5 20 Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words The peer and instructor responses should be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive and relate to the graded threaded discussion Week 8 only: Initial should be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor response should be a minimum of 100 words. Grammar, Syntax, and APA 8 4 16 Students are expected to demonstrate proper grammar, syntax, and APA of writing. Correct APA format is expected within the text of the assignment as well as the reference page(s). Participation Requirements 5 points deducted if not demonstrated Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days. Week 8 only: Initial, and peer or faculty posts were made on 2 separate days. Participation Deadline 5 points deducted if not demonstrated The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. The peer and instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT
Grading Rubric Guidelines Week 1-7 Performance Category 100% or highest level of performance 100% 16 points Very good or high level of performance 88% 14 points Acceptable level of performance 81% 13 points Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68% 11 points Deficient level of performance 56% 9 points Failing level of performance 55% or less 0 points 16 Points 14 Points 13 Points 11 Points 9 Points 0 Points Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old
instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. 16 Points 14 Points 13 Points 11 Points 9 Points 0 Points Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required Applies facts, principles or concepts learned
Participation Requirements Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days 0 Points Lost 5 Points Lost Due Date Requirements Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.
permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 0 Points Application of Course Knowledge – Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly
professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic. 5 Points 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points Interactive Dialogue For Week 8 only: Initial post should be a minimum of 200 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each (references do not count toward word count) Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive. Responses are related to the topic of discussion. Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive. Responses are related to the topic of discussion. Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive. Responses are related to the topic of discussion. Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. The peer or instructor responses must be a minimum of 100 words each. Responses are substantive. Responses are related to the of discussion.
Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 0 Points Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error. The following was present: 0-4 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-4 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic, and facilitates communication. The following was present: 5-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 5-9 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand. The following was present: 10- 13 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 10-13 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. The following was present: 14 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 14 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication 0 Points Lost 5 Points Lost Participation Requirements For Week 8 ONLY: Demonstrated the following: Initial, and peer or faculty postings were made on 2 separate days Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, and peer or faculty postings were