Mechanics
PSYC 255
General Instructions Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric
Reviewed April 13, 2018
Advanced 90-100% (A) | Proficient 70-89% (B-C) | Developing 1-69% (< D) | Not present | |
Initial Post Thread
30 points total.
Content up to 21 points. (70%)
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Content 19 to 21 points
The initial thread meets or exceeds all content and format requirements. · All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. This includes substantial content related to the course content. Content is on-topic. · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · Required word count (at least 250 words) is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · APA-formatted in-text citations and references (including a heading for references) are listed as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content.
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Content 15 to 18 points
The initial thread meets most of the content and format requirements. · All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. This includes substantial content related to the course content. Content is on-topic. · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · Required word count (at least 250 words) is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · APA-formatted in-text citations and references (including a heading for references) are listed as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content.
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Content 1 to 14 points
The initial thread meets some of the content and format requirements. · All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. This includes substantial content related to the course content. Content is on-topic. · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · Required word count (at least 250 words) is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · APA-formatted in-text citations and references (including a heading for references) are listed as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content.
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0 points
Not present |
Mechanics and Format up to 9 points. (30%)
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Mechanics/Format
8 to 9 points · Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted. Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post. |
Mechanics/Format 6 to 7 points
· Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted. Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post. |
Mechanics/Format 1 to 5
· Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted. Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post. |
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Reply One
15 points total.
Content up to 10 points. (70%)
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Content
9 to 10 points
First reply meets or exceeds content and format requirements
· Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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Content
7 to 8 points
First reply meets most of the content and format requirements
· Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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Content
1 to 6 points
First reply meets some of the content and format requirements
· Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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0 points
Not present |
Mechanics/
Format up to 5 points. (30%)
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Mechanics/Format
4.5 to 5 points · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format.
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Mechanics/Format
3.5 to 4.5 · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format.
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Mechanics/Format
1 to 3.5 · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format.
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Reply Two
15 points total.
Content up to 10 points. (70%)
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Content
9 to 10 points
Second reply meets or exceeds content and format requirements · Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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Content
7 to 8 points
Second reply meets most of the content and format requirements · Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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Content
1 to 6 points
Second reply meets some of the content and format requirements · Each reply expounds on and/or contributes to the thread. · A contribution is made to the discussion. · Follows the instructions for the reply post. · Required word count (at least 100 words) for the reply is met. · Communication follows Student Expectations . · Textbook concepts are appropriately applied. · APA-formatted in-text citations and references are listed as as assigned in the instructions. Note: Listing these is part of the assigned content. · Proper spelling and grammar throughout.
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0 points
Not present |
Mechanics/
Format up to 5 points. (30%)
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Mechanics/Format
4.5 to 5 points · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format.
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Mechanics/Format
3.5 to 4.5 · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format.
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Mechanics/Format
1 to 3.5 · The in-text citations and references demonstrate proper APA formatting as assigned for the specific Discussion Board Forum. Note: Properly formatting these is part of the mechanics/format. |