6/12/23, 11:19 AM Undergraduate Discussion Rubric - CJ-230-T5246 Discretion in Criminal Justice 23EW5
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Undergraduate Discussion Rubric
Undergraduate Discussion Rubric
Overview
Your ac�ve par�cipa�on in the discussions is essen�al to your overall success this term. Discussion ques�ons will help you make
meaningful connec�ons between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to
express your own thoughts, ask ques�ons, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.
Direc�ons
For each discussion, you must create one ini�al post and follow up with at least two response posts.
For your ini�al post, do the following:
Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
In Module One, complete your ini�al post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your ini�al post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local �me zone.
Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper cita�on methods for your discipline when
referencing scholarly or popular sources.
For your response posts, do the following:
Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own ini�al post thread.
In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local �me zone.
Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in
the discussion prompt.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Comprehension Develops an ini�al post
with an organized, clear
point of view or idea
using rich and significant
detail (100%)
Develops an ini�al
post with a point of
view or idea using
adequate
organiza�on and
detail (85%)
Develops an ini�al post
with a point of view or
idea but with some
gaps in organiza�on
and detail (55%)
Does not develop an
ini�al post with an
organized point of
view or idea (0%)
40
Timeliness N/A Submits ini�al post on
�me (100%)
Submits ini�al post one
day late (55%)
Submits ini�al post
two or more days
late (0%)
10
Engagement Provides relevant and
meaningful response
posts with clarifying
explana�on and detail
Provides relevant
response posts with
some explana�on and
detail (85%)
Provides somewhat
relevant response posts
with some explana�on
and detail (55%)
Provides response
posts that are
generic with li�le
explana�on or detail
30
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explana�on and detail
(100%)
detail (85%) and detail (55%) explana�on or detail
(0%)
Wri�ng
(Mechanics)
Writes posts that are
easily understood, clear,
and concise using proper
cita�on methods where
applicable with no errors
in cita�ons (100%)
Writes posts that are
easily understood
using proper cita�on
methods where
applicable with few
errors in cita�ons
(85%)
Writes posts that are
understandable using
proper cita�on
methods where
applicable with a
number of errors in
cita�ons (55%)
Writes posts that
others are not able
to understand and
does not use proper
cita�on methods
where applicable
(0%)
20
Total 100%
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