Grading Rubric:
CriteriaPointsDescriptionThoroughness/Timeliness0-30Thoroughness: All posts are substantial (4-5 sentences). Timeliness: Initial posts are made by the assigned due date and other posts are submitted on 3 different daysConceptual Accuracy/Application0-30Discussions apply concepts from the textbook, literature and/or other authoritative sources (minimum number of required sources for each topic from the KU library). Terminology is used precisely and accuratelyCritical/Creative Thinking0-30Discussions demonstrate critical or creative thinking such as examples or application of the topic or topics presented. Student offers original ideas or thoughts based on the information presented (roughly 80% of the material is original and 20% is taken from cited sources).Writing0-10Student writes at the university level. Error-free writing is clearly organized. Appropriate APA reference and citations are included.
CriteriaPointsDescriptionThoroughness/Timeliness0-30Thoroughness: All posts are substantial (4-5 sentences). Timeliness: Initial posts are made by the assigned due date and other posts are submitted on 3 different daysConceptual Accuracy/Application0-30Discussions apply concepts from the textbook, literature and/or other authoritative sources (minimum number of required sources for each topic from the KU library). Terminology is used precisely and accuratelyCritical/Creative Thinking0-30Discussions demonstrate critical or creative thinking such as examples or application of the topic or topics presented. Student offers original ideas or thoughts based on the information presented (roughly 80% of the material is original and 20% is taken from cited sources).Writing0-10Student writes at the university level. Error-free writing is clearly organized. Appropriate APA reference and citations are included.