| Thread: Content |
19 to 21 points
All key components of the (Group) Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread with the appropriate level of citations. A collaborative response has been posted. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least three peer reviewed references are included. There is contribution made to the discussion. Each reply expounds on the thread. The required word count (200–250 words each) for 2 replies is met. |
18 points
Most of the components of the Group Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread with the appropriate level of citations. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least three peer reviewed references are included. There is contribution made to the discussion. Each reply expounds on the thread. The required word count (200–250 words each) for 2 replies is met. |
1 to 17 points
The Group Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed minimally without the appropriate level of citations. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. Less than three peer reviewed references are included. Only one reply is present.
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0 points
Not present |
| Thread: Grammar and Spelling, APA formatting
(30%) |
9 points
Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. Minimum word count of 1,000 -1500 words is met or exceeded for the main posting. The references are excluded from the word count. The replies have a minimum of 400 words. |
8 points
Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting. Minimum word count of 900-1000 words met on the main posting. The references are excluded from the word count. The replies have a minimum of 350 words. |
1 to 7 points
Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format. Minimum word count of 1- 900 words met for the main posting. The references are excluded from the word count. The replies have 1 – 350 words minimum. |
