Discussion Board Rubric

Criteria
Excellent Proficient Competent Novice
Score

Initial Posting




Posts well-
developed
response that fully
addresses and
develops the given
topic or task.
Posts well-
developed
assignment that
addresses all
aspects of the task;
Lacks full
development of
concepts.
Posts adequate
responses with
superficial
thought-
preparation;
doesnt address all
aspects of the
task.
Posts no
assignment.





Follow-up
Postings
Demonstrates
analysis of others
posts; extends
meaningful
discussion on
previous posts.
Participates 4 5
times throughout
the assignment
window.
Elaborates on an
existing posting with
further comment or
observation.
Participate 3-4 times
but postings not
evenly distributed
throughout the
assignment period.
Posts shallow
contribution to
discussion (e.g.
agrees or
disagrees); does
not enrich
discussion.
Participates 1-2
times on the same
day.
Posts no follow-up
responses to
others.


Grammar
and
mechanics
Grammar and
mechanics are
flawless. Entry is
within the
prescribed 100
200 words.
Grammar and
mechanics have a
few minor errors.
Entry is over or
under the prescribed
100-200 words.
There are some
errors in grammar
or mechanics that
impact clarity.
Entry is under 100
words.
Posts a long,
unorganized or
rude assignment
that contains
multiple errors.

Total:

Adapted from Discussion Board Grading Criteria Rubric by Joy Lopez, University of San Francisco, 2014
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