Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Content Mastery

14 to 15 points:

All posts display clear content mastery and relate precisely to the assigned topic. Brings clarity to issues being discussed relating issues to Scripture/biblical principles and experience.

12.5 to 13.5 points:

All posts are related to the assigned topic, but do not provide evidence of subject mastery. Discussed issues to Scripture/biblical principles and experience.

1 to 12 points:

Posts are loosely related to the assigned topic, and do not effectively contribute to the development of the discussion. Posts display a minimal or superficial understanding of the topic. Did not discuss issues to Scripture/biblical principles and experience.

0 points

Not present

Reasoning & Support

9.25 to 10 points:

Posts are balanced in their approach to the topic, but provide evidence of a clear, well to researched position on the topic.

8.5 to 9 points:

Posts are mostly balanced, but do not provide evidence of a firm position derived from research or current literature.

1 to 8 points:

Posts show a clear bias, or do not provide a discernable position on the issue. Evidence of research is not present.

0 points

Not present

Originality & Dialogue

9.25 to 10 points:

Unique contributions are made to the discussion in both the original thread and two responses.

8.5 to 9 points:

Contributions are made through an initial thread and two responses but are definitional in nature.

1 to 8 points:

Contributions made are minimal and are derivative in nature and/or missing one reply post.

0 points

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Grammar and Spelling

4.75 to 5 points:

Correct spelling and grammar used throughout essay. Posts contain fewer than 2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

4.25 to 4.5 points:

Posts contain fewer than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 4 points:

Posts contain fewer than 8 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Not present

APA Format Compliance

4.75 to 5 points:

Minimal errors (1 to 2) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.

4.25 to 4.5 points:

Few errors (3 to 4) noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.

1 to 4 points:

Numerous errors noted in the interpretation or execution of proper APA format.

0 points

Not present

Assignment Requirements

4.75 to 5 points:

Minimum word count of 250 words for the initial thread and 100 words for each response is met or exceeded. Initial post includes required references.

4.25 to 4.5 points:

Minimum word count for each post is within 10% of the requirement. References to outside sources are included, but do not provide unique insight to the overall discussion.

1 to 4 points:

Minimum word count for each post is within 20% of the requirement. Sources referenced are not scholarly or relevant.

0 points

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

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