DDBA 8006 Discussion Posting Response Rubric
Discussion Posting and Response Rubric (50 Points)
Initial Posting
15 points maximum
Exemplary
(14-15 points)
Acceptable
(11-13 points)
Minimal Acceptance
(0–10 points)
Initial post is original, thought-provoking, in-depth, and demonstrates quality research and in depth reflection
Posting stimulates critical inquiry and further discussion Arguments are logically presented and well-supported. When appropriate insight gained from personal experience is used in combination with scholarly resources as support.
Initial post is acceptable but does not consistently demonstrate higher-order thinking.
More support from scholarly resources or personal experience is needed. The logic of the arguments presented could be improved
Initial post is vague, incomplete, or demonstrates a low level of thinking.
Initial post is made in a timely manner (allowing adequate time for colleagues to respond).
Initial post is made late in the timeline of the week (allowing limited time for colleagues to respond).
Initial post is made so that colleagues have inadequate time to respond.
Follow-Up Response(s) Postings
15 points maximum
Exemplary
(14–15 points)
Acceptable
(11–13 points)
Minimal Acceptance
(0–10 points)
Response demonstrates a critical and thoughtful understanding of the topic and brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry and investigation.
Response demonstrates meaningful defense of viewpoint.
Response demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic and brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry.
Some demonstration of defense of argument is present.
Response demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic.
No higher-order thinking is demonstrated.
Responds to two or more colleagues in a timely manner (allowing ample time for colleagues to read and benefit from the postings).
Responds to two or more colleagues but posts responses late in the timeline of the week.
Responds to one colleague very late in the timeline of the week, or does not
Initial Posting
15 points maximum
Exemplary
(14-15 points)
Acceptable
(11-13 points)
Minimal Acceptance
(0–10 points)
Initial post is original, thought-provoking, in-depth, and demonstrates quality research and in depth reflection
Posting stimulates critical inquiry and further discussion Arguments are logically presented and well-supported. When appropriate insight gained from personal experience is used in combination with scholarly resources as support.
Initial post is acceptable but does not consistently demonstrate higher-order thinking.
More support from scholarly resources or personal experience is needed. The logic of the arguments presented could be improved
Initial post is vague, incomplete, or demonstrates a low level of thinking.
Initial post is made in a timely manner (allowing adequate time for colleagues to respond).
Initial post is made late in the timeline of the week (allowing limited time for colleagues to respond).
Initial post is made so that colleagues have inadequate time to respond.
Follow-Up Response(s) Postings
15 points maximum
Exemplary
(14–15 points)
Acceptable
(11–13 points)
Minimal Acceptance
(0–10 points)
Response demonstrates a critical and thoughtful understanding of the topic and brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry and investigation.
Response demonstrates meaningful defense of viewpoint.
Response demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic and brings the Discussion to a higher level of inquiry.
Some demonstration of defense of argument is present.
Response demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic.
No higher-order thinking is demonstrated.
Responds to two or more colleagues in a timely manner (allowing ample time for colleagues to read and benefit from the postings).
Responds to two or more colleagues but posts responses late in the timeline of the week.
Responds to one colleague very late in the timeline of the week, or does not