week 3 discussion

Identification of Main Issues, Problems and Concepts

DistinguishedPost substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment.

Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.

4 pts

ExcellentPost is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment.

It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.

3 pts

FairDemonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment.

No details and/or examples are given.

2 pts

PoorPost is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment.

Analyses are not well organized or clear.

0 pts

Criterion Score

/4 pts

Comment

APA Formatting Guidelines

DistinguishedThe reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference.

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations.

2 pts

ExcellentReferences page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference.

Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.

1 pts

FairReferences page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource.

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations

0.5 pts

PoorReferences page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.

Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations.

0 pts

Criterion Score

/2 pts

Comment

Writing Mechanics

Full MarksRules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

2 pts

ExcellentFew grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

1 pts

FairPaper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

0.5 pts

PoorPaper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

0 pts

Criterion Score

/2 pts

Comment

Response to Peers

DistinguishedConstructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.

2 pts

ExcellentConstructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.

1 pts

PoorProvided no response to a peer’s post.

0 pts

Criterion Score

/2 pts