Mechanics

30 points total.

Content up to 21 points.

(70%)

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.

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.

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.

Not present

8 to 9 points

· Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted.

Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post.

· Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted.

Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post.

· Current APA-formatted citations and references are listed and properly formatted.

Proper spelling and grammar are used throughout the post.

15 points total.

Content up to 10 points. (70%)

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.

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.

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.

Not present

Format up to 5 points. (30%)

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.

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.

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.

15 points total.

Content up to 10 points. (70%)

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.

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.

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.

Not present

Format up to 5 points. (30%)

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.

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.

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.