Discussion
Assignments (5% each)
Marking
Criteria
Please
note:
1.
Please
ensure that the subject line of your message accurately describes
your topic. The subject line plays an important role in organizing
threads or topics of discussion.
2.
A complete
assignment includes both your original message, and
your responses to other postings on the topic.
3.
The Due Date in the
Timeline represents the last date for posting. Make sure you
start your discussion early enough in the week to generate a useful
learning experience and complete assignment.
Points
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Exceptional
5
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Average
3
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Needs Improvement
1
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Content
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Content is
complete and accurate and offers new ideas. The discussion is
well supported with details that explain the participant's
conclusions. Content encourages further discussion on topic.
All criteria or categories are addressed and the organization
of the final posting shows this distinction.
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Content is
complete and accurate, but lacking in new ideas, or there may
be cases in which an opinion is presented without supporting
facts or references. Content generally doesn't invite further
discussion or investigation.
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Ideas are
incomplete or inaccurate, or there are two or more opinions
presented without supporting facts.
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Critical
Thinking
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Clear
evidence of critical thinking (application, analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation) and application to the topic.
Postings are characterized by originality and relevance to the
topic.
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Some critical
thinking evident, but posting may not directly address the
issue. Little relevance to the topic.
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Lacking
critical thinking. Postings tend to address peripheral issues.
Generally accurate, but with omissions or clear recitation.
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Timeliness
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Participant’s
involvement is completed entirely within the required
timeframe.
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Participation
is too late to be of value to other learners.
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No
participation within the required timeframe.
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Involvement
and Responsiveness
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Enters
discussion several times and responds to at least 2 other
students. Communication encourages further responses, raises
questions or politely offers alternative perspectives.
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Enters
discussion only a few times and/or fails to responds to at
least 2 others. Interaction is best described as "good
idea ..." and of little substance to continue discussion.
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Enters
discussion 1 time only and/or fails to respond to others.
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Source:
ILCCO Learning Academy at Waubonsee Community College.
Adapted
with permission, 2008.
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