This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Answers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
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16.0 pts
Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
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14.0 pts
Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.
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12.0 pts
Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.
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0.0 pts
Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
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16.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. ( APA format not required)
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12.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.
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10.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited.
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9.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.
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0.0 pts
Does not integrate any evidence.
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12.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
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14.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
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12.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
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10.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.
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0.0 pts
No response post to another student or instructor.
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14.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Communicates in a professional manner.
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8.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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7.0 pts
Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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6.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
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8.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
PARTICIPATION: Response to initial question:
Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
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0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
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0.0 pts
5 points deducted
Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
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0.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
PARTICIPATION Total posts:
Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.
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0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.
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0.0 pts
5 points deducted
Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.
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0.0 pts
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Total Points:
50.0
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