DISCUSSION RUBRIC

Discussion Points - for posts to the discussion and replies to discussion posts.

0-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100
F Quality Work D Quality Work C Quality Work B Quality Work A Quality Work
Initial
Post
(Worth
60% of
Total
Points)

No post
Post does not Post addresses
submitted or
address
some parts of
very brief post discussion topic the topic
or only restates
the discussion
topic

Wellconstructed post
addresses most
parts of the topic

Wellconstructed post
addresses all
parts of the topic

Shows
disrespect for
other ideas and
opinions

Acknowledges
and respects
opinions and
ideas of others

Sincerely
acknowledges
and respects
opinions and
ideas of others

Assigned text
readings
analyzed and
cited

In depth
discussion of
assigned
readings used in
response and
cited

No evidence of Respects
respect for other opinions and
ideas of others
ideas and
opinions

No reference to Assigned text

text readings
readings used
but not cited

Assigned text
readings are
cited but not
analyzed

No reference to Outside
outside research research used
but not cited

Outside
research cited Outside
but not analyzed research
analyzed and
cited
Poses some
simple
Poses two or
additional
three thoughtful
questions
questions

Poses no
additional
questions

Poses one
additional
question

In depth
discussion of
outside research
is cited
Poses great
questions that
deepen the
discussion

Numerous
Several
No spelling or
spelling or
spelling or
A few spelling
grammar errors
grammar errors grammar errors or grammar
Minor spelling
or grammar
errors
errors

0-59%
F Quality
Work

Replies
(Minimu
m of
TWO
worth
40% of
Total
Points)

60-69%
D Quality
Work

70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
C Quality Work B Quality Work A Quality Work

No reply
submitted

Reply does not Reply briefly

address posts of addresses some
students
of the post of
students

Reply is well
constructed and
addresses posts of
students

Shows
disrespect for
other ideas and
opinions

No evidence of Respects
respect for
opinions and
other ideas and ideas of others
opinions

Acknowledges Sincerely
and respects
acknowledges
opinions and ideas and respects
of others
opinions and
ideas of others

No reference Assigned text Assigned text

to text readings readings used readings are
but not cited
cited but not
analyzed

Assigned text
In depth reply
readings analyzed using assigned
and cited
text readings
and cited

No reference Outside
to outside
research used
research
but not cited

Outside research In depth reply

analyzed and cited of outside
research is cited

Poses no
additional
questions

Poses one
additional
question

Outside
research cited
but not analyzed

Poses two or
Poses some
three thoughtful
simple additional questions
questions

Reply
addresses in
depth the posts
of students

Poses great
questions that
deepen the
discussion

Numerous
Several
Minor spelling or
spelling or
spelling or
A few spelling grammar errors No spelling or
grammar errors grammar errors or grammar
grammar errors
errors
If you look at the scoring rubric, youll see the criterion listed in the left column and the rating
scale across the top.
Use the rubric as a guide when completing your assignments to self-grade the quality of your
work.
As you complete your assignment, be sure to answer each question or include each required
element as you meet the performance level you set for yourself.
Always always use your spell checker before you post.