CriteriaRatingsPointsThread –Content21 to >18.0 ptsAdvancedAll key components of theDiscussion prompt areanswered in the thread.The thread has a clear,logical flow. Major pointsare stated clearly. Majorpoints are supported bygood examples orthoughtful analysis.18 to >17.0 ptsProficientMost of the componentsof the Discussion promptare answered in thethread. The thread has alogical flow. Major pointsare stated reasonablywell. Major points aresupported by goodexamples or thoughtfulanalysis.17 to >1.0 ptsDevelopingThe Discussion prompt isaddressed minimally. Thethread lacks flow orcontent. Major points areunclear or confusing.Major points are notsupported by examples orthoughtful analysis.1 to >0 ptsNotPresentThethreadhas notbeensubmitted.21 ptsReplies –Content14 to >12.0 ptsAdvancedEach reply focuses on ameaningful point made inanother student’s thread.Each reply providessubstantive additionalthoughts regarding thethread and an explanationof why the student agreesor disagrees with the ideapresented in the thread.
