Rubric for Asynchronous Discussion Participation1

Name___________________________________________________________
Asynchronous discussion enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with
the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process, plus broaden your
classmates understanding of the course content. Use the following feedback to improve the quality of
your discussion contributions.

Unacceptable

Acceptable

Good

Excellent

0 Points

1 Point

2 Points

3 Points

Criteria

Frequency

Initial
Assignment
Posting

Follow-Up
Postings

Content
Contribution

Clarity &
Mechanics

Does not
participate; used
online translator.

Participates 1-2
times on the
same day.

Participates 3-4
times but
postings not
distributed
throughout
week.
Posts well
developed
assignment that
addresses all
aspects of the
task; lacks full
development of
concepts.

Posts adequate
assignment with
Posts no
superficial
assignment;
thought and
used online
preparation;
translator.
doesnt address
all aspects of the
task.
Posts shallow
contribution to Elaborates on an
Posts no followdiscussion (e.g., existing posting
up responses to
agrees or
with further
others; used
disagrees); does
comment or
online translator
not enrich
observation.
discussion.
Posts
Posts
information that
Repeats but
information that
is off-topic,
does not add
is factually
incorrect, or
substantive
correct; lacks full
irrelevant to
information to
development of
discussion; no
the discussion.
concept or
post/translator.
thought.
Posts
Noticeable
Noticeable
unorganized or
problems with
problems with
rude content that
Spanish
Spanish
may contain
grammar and/or grammar and/or
multiple
mechanics that
mechanics that
grammatical
interfere
do not interfere
errors in
significantly with significantly with
Spanish; no
the clarity of the the clarity of the
post/translator.
message.
message.

Participates 4 times or
more throughout the week.

Posts well developed

assignment that fully
addresses and develops all
aspects of the task.

Demonstrates analysis of
others posts; extends
meaningful discussion by
building on previous posts.

Posts factually correct,

reflective and substantive
contribution; advances
discussion.

Standard Spanish
mechanics and grammar
were used with few or no
errors.

Examples of postings that demonstrate higher levels of thinking:

Some common themes I see between your experiences and our textbook are. (analysis)
These newer trends are significant if we consider the relationship between . (synthesis)
The body of literature should be assessed by these standards . (evaluation)

Adapted from the rubric created by Janet de R. Vry, University of Delaware, http://www.udel.edu/janet/MARC2006/rubric.html