Criteria Ratings Points
Thread:
Content
21 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
All key components of the
Discussion prompt are
answered in the thread with the
appropriate level of citations.
An individual response has
been posted for all the
questions. The thread has a
clear, logical flow. Major points
are stated clearly. Major points
are supported by good
examples or thoughtful
analysis. At least three peer
reviewed references are
included.
18 to >17.0 pts
Proficient
Most of the components of the
Discussion prompt are
answered in the thread with the
appropriate level of citations.
An individual response has
been posted for all the
questions. The thread has a
logical flow. Major points are
stated reasonably well. Major
points are supported by good
examples or thoughtful
analysis. At least three peer
reviewed references are
included
17 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The Discussion
prompt are
addressed
minimally without
the appropriate
level of citations.
An individual
response has not
been posted for all
the questions. The
thread lacks flow or
content. Major
points are unclear
or confusing. Major
points are not
supported by
examples or
thoughtful analysis.
Less than three
peer reviewed
references are
included.
0 pts
Not
Present
21 pts
Replies:
Content
21 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
There is contribution made to
the discussion. Each reply
expounds on the thread. The
required word count (400 words
minimum each) for 2 replies is
met.
18 to >17.0 pts
Proficient
Each reply expounds on the
thread. The required word
count (400 words minimum
each) for 2 replies is met.
17 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Only one reply is
present.
0 pts
Not
Present
21 pts
Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI610_B04_202230
Criteria Ratings Points
Thread:
Grammar
and
Spelling,
APA
formatting
9 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
Spelling and grammar are
correct. Sentences are
complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain
appropriately varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited in current
APA format. Minimum word
count of 1,000 -1500 words is
met or exceeded for the main
posting. The references are
excluded from the word count.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Spelling and grammar has
some errors. Sentences are
presented as well. Paragraphs
contain some varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited with some
APA formatting. Minimum word
count of 900-1000 words met
on the main posting. The
references are excluded from
the word count.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Spelling and
grammar errors
distract. Sentences
are incomplete or
unclear.
Paragraphs are
poorly formed.
Where applicable,
references are
minimally or not
cited in current APA
format. Minimum
word count of 1-
900 words met for
the main posting.
The references are
excluded from the
word count.
0 pts
Not
Present
9 pts
Replies:
Grammar
and
Spelling,
APA
formatting
9 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
Spelling and grammar are
correct. Sentences are
complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain
appropriately varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited in current
APA format. The references are
excluded from the word count.
Major points are supported by
the following: • At least 1
scholarly article or biblical
integration; • Pertinent,
conceptual, or personal
examples; • Thoughtful
analysis (considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts). The replies have a
minimum of 400 words.
8 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Spelling and grammar has
some errors. Sentences are
presented as well. Paragraphs
contain some varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited with some
APA formatting. The references
are excluded from the word
count. Major points are
supported by the following:
• At least 1 scholarly article or
biblical integration; • Pertinent,
conceptual, or personal
examples; • Thoughtful
analysis (considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts). The replies have a
minimum of 400 words.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Spelling and
grammar errors
distract. Sentences
are incomplete or
unclear.
Paragraphs are
poorly formed.
Where applicable,
references are
minimally or not
cited in current APA
format. The
references are
excluded from the
word count. The
replies have 1 –
350 words
minimum.
0 pts
Not
Present
9 pts
Total Points: 60
Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI610_B04_202230
