Due Date: Weekly.
Percentage of Course Grade: 30%.
Discussion Participation Grading Rubric
Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished
Applies relevant course
concepts, theories, or
materials correctly.
Does not explain relevant
course concepts, theories, or
materials.
Explains relevant course
concepts, theories, or materials.
Applies relevant course
concepts, theories, or
materials correctly.
Analyzes course concepts, theories,
or materials correctly, using
examples or supporting evidence.
Collaborates with fellow
learners, relating the
discussion to relevant course
concepts.
Does not collaborate with
fellow learners.
Collaborates with fellow
learners without relating
discussion to the relevant
course concepts.
Collaborates with fellow
learners, relating the
discussion to relevant course
concepts.
Collaborates with fellow learners,
relating the discussion to relevant
course concepts and extending the
dialogue.
Applies relevant professional,
personal, or other real-world
experiences.
Does not contribute
professional, personal, or
other real-world
experiences.
Contributes professional,
personal, or other real-world
experiences, but lacks
relevance.
Applies relevant professional,
personal, or other real-world
experiences.
Applies relevant professional,
personal, or other real-world
experiences to extend the dialogue.
Supports position with
applicable knowledge.
Does not establish relevant
position.
Establishes relevant position. Supports position with
applicable knowledge.
Validates position with applicable
knowledge.
Participation Guidelines
Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the
discussion topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In
addition, you should also respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion
question-unless the discussion instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should also
be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating
positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up
questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion area.
To allow other learners time to respond, you are encouraged to post your initial responses in the
discussion area by midweek. Comment to other learners’ posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Central
time zone).
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