ACSC DL Discussion Thread Grading Rubric

Student Name: Instructor Name: Date:

OUTSTANDING
Answered all aspects of the assignment.
Demonstrated critical thinking through a
Analysis comprehensive analysis that integrated multiple
25% relevant perspectives into a highly original, clear
thesis fully supported with consistent logic
EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY UNSAT (NOT ACCEPTABLE)
Instructor Feedback
Answered all aspects of the assignment. Answered the assignment. Demonstrated critical Failed to adequately address aspects of the
Demonstrated critical thinking through a thinking with sufficient analysis and adequately- assignment. Analysis did not demonstrate critical
comprehensive analysis that integrated relevant stated thesis with adequate support thinking, was unclear and not adequately
perspectives into a clear thesis supported with supported
consistent logic

Demonstrated exceptional and in-depth mastery
of course concepts. Novel use of evidence,
Course Concepts &
primarily through course material/concepts and
Support
25% augmented with relevant personal
experiences/external sources to support
positions
Interaction Inspired further discussion by respectfully
20% challenging and/or expanding on ideas and
encouraging others to do the same
Writing was exceptionally clear, understandable
Writing Style
and concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence
10%
organization was exceptional
Writing Mechanics Grammar and spelling were flawless
10%
Complied with all assignment parameters - time Minor deviation(s) from assignment parameters - Deviation(s) from assignment parameters - time Significant deviation(s) from assignment
Administrative limits, number of posts, word limits, correct
10% groups, citations, etc.
Demonstrated mastery of course concepts. Demonstrated understanding of course concepts. Did not demonstrate understanding of course
Strong use of evidence, primarily through course Adequate use of evidence, primarily through concepts. Inadequate use of course material to
Inappropriate and/or unprofessional
material/concepts and augmented with relevant course material, to support positions support positions
response
personal experiences/external sources to
support positions
Engaged in discussion by respectfully challenging Respectfully engaged in discussion Stifled discussion - displayed lack of respect for
and/or expanding on ideas peers and/or the discussion process Did not complete assignment
Writing was clear, understandable and concise. Writing was generally clear, understandable and Writing was repeatedly unclear, difficult to
Overall, paragraph, and sentence organization concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence understand and/or wordy. Overall, paragraph or
Non-original work
was very good organization was generally effective sentence organization was ineffective or non-
existent
No more than a few minor grammar and/or Grammar or spelling errors noted that did not Repeated grammar or spelling errors detracted
spelling errors detract from readability from readability
time limits, word limits, correct groups, citations, limits, number of posts, word limits, correct parameters - time limits, number of posts, word
etc. groups or citations, etc. limits, correct groups or citations, etc.

Instructor Comments:
Grade Scale

Outstanding 96 - 100
Excellent 90 - 95
Satisfactory 75 - 89
Unsatisfactory < 75

ACSC DL Writing Assignment Grading Rubric

Student Name:
OUTSTANDING
Answered all aspects of the assignment.
Demonstrated critical thinking through a
Analysis comprehensive analysis that integrated multiple
35% relevant perspectives into a highly original, clear
thesis fully supported with consistent logic
Instructor Name: Date:
EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY UNSAT (NOT ACCEPTABLE)
Instructor Feedback
Answered all aspects of the assignment. Answered the assignment. Demonstrated critical Failed to adequately address aspects of the
Demonstrated critical thinking through a thinking with sufficient analysis and adequately- assignment. Analysis did not demonstrate critical
comprehensive analysis that integrated relevant stated thesis with adequate support thinking, was unclear and not adequately
perspectives into a clear thesis supported with supported
consistent logic

Demonstrated exceptional and in-depth mastery Demonstrated mastery of course concepts. Demonstrated understanding of course concepts. Did not demonstrate understanding of course Inappropriate and/or unprofessional
of course concepts. Novel use of evidence, Strong use of evidence, primarily through course Adequate use of evidence, primarily through concepts. Inadequate use of course material to response
Course Concepts &
primarily through course material/concepts and material/concepts and augmented with relevant course material, to support positions support positions
Support
30% augmented with relevant personal personal experiences/external sources to
experiences/external sources to support support positions
positions Did not complete assignment
Writing was exceptionally clear, understandable Writing was clear, understandable and concise. Writing was generally clear, understandable and Writing was repeatedly unclear, difficult to
Writing Style
and concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence Overall, paragraph, and sentence organization concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence understand and/or wordy. Overall, paragraph or
15%
organization was exceptional was very good organization was generally effective sentence organization was ineffective or non-
existent Non-original work
Writing Mechanics
Grammar and spelling were flawless No more than a few minor grammar and/or Grammar or spelling errors noted that did not Repeated grammar or spelling errors detracted
10% spelling errors detract from readability from readability
Complied with all assignment parameters - time Minor deviation(s) from assignment parameters - Deviation(s) from assignment parameters - time Significant deviation(s) from assignment
Administrative limits, number of posts, word limits, correct time limits, word limits, correct groups, citations, limits, number of posts, word limits, correct parameters - time limits, number of posts, word
10% groups, citations, etc. etc. groups or citations, etc. limits, correct groups or citations, etc.

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Instructor Comments:
Grade Scale

Outstanding 96 - 100
Excellent 90 - 95
Satisfactory 75 - 89
Unsatisfactory < 75
17-Jan-14