Criteria

Knowledge

Meets Expectations 3 Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task.

Timely Discussion Contributions

3-4 postings and distributed throughout the week

Adequate 2 Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts At least 2 postings and somewhat distributed throughout the week Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors

Needs Improvement 1 Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesnt address all aspects of the task 1 postings not distributed throughout the week

Inadequate 0 Posts no assignment.

Points

Posts no follow-up responses to others May contain multiple errors

Clarity & Mechanics

Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. Follow-up postings to peers are significant and add value to the discussion. Any questions posed by instructor are answered. For example, an elaboration on a previous comment, an explanation to help a fellow student, or a point of debate could provide substantive contributions to the discussions.

Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics.

Follow-up postings are completed but do not contribute to the overall value of the discussion. Comments are minimal, such as "I agree" without adding any new thought to the discussion.

Follow-up postings are incomplete or questions posed by instructor are not answered completely. Comments are minimal, such as "I agree" without adding any new thought to the discussion.

Content of FollowUp Posts

No follow-up postings made or questions posed by instructor are not answered.