Assignment was turned in on time with thoughtful responses that completely respond to the assignment; responses make relevant connections to course materials and ideas; overall deep engagement with the ideas. Responses move beyond simply answering the question to providing analysis -- addressing the “how”, “why”, “so what?” or “now what?” aspects of the issue. Responses are supported with course resources as appropriate.
Meaningful and thorough contribution to the forum; thoughtful and relevant responses to other course participants.
3points | Assignment was turned in on time with adequate responses that answer the questions; analysis is not reflective or critical and makes few relevant connections to course materials and ideas. Responses are rarely supported with course resources.
Adequate contribution to the forum; adequate responses to other course participants.
2points | Assignment was turned in late. Superficial responses that gloss over key ideas; or, responses lack analysis or reflect illogical thinking and make no connections to course material or ideas.
Superficial contribution to the forum; superficial or limited responses to other course participants.
1points | Assignment was turned in late or not turned in at all and/or responses are unrelated to the questions posed; or responses contradict key course ideas.
Little or no contribution to the forum; unrelated or illogical posts and responses; little or no response to other course participants.
0points |
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