Criteria Ratings Points
Thread: KeyComponents
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
All key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Most key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Some keycomponents of theDiscussion areanswered in thethread.
0 pts
Not Present
No key componentsof the Discussion areanswered in thethread.
10 pts
Thread:Clear,logical flowto post
5 to >4.0 pts
Advanced
A clear, logical flow ispresent throughout allof the thread.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
A clear, logical flow ispresent throughoutmost of the thread.
3 to >0.0 pts
Developing
A clear, logical flow ispresent in some ofthe thread.
0 pts
Not Present
A clear, logical flow isnot present in thethread.
5 pts
Thread:Support formajor points
23 to >20.0 pts
Advanced
Major points aresupported by all ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtfulanalysis, synthesis,and evaluation of thetopic.
20 to >18.0 pts
Proficient
Major points aresupported by most ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
18 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Major points aresupported by some ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
0 pts
Not Present
Major points aresupported by none ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
23 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Replies:Support formajor points
14 to >12.0 pts
Advanced
Major points aresupported by all ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtfulanalysis, synthesis,and evaluation of thetopic.
12 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Major points aresupported by most ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Major points aresupported by some ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
0 pts
Not Present
Major points aresupported by none ofthe following:• Textbook, within-text citations andreferences; and • Atleast one article froma peer-reviewedjournal, with in-textcitations andreferences; and• The Bible, within-text citations andreferences; and• Good examples(pertinent,conceptual, orpersonal examplesare acceptable); and • Thoughtful analysis,synthesis, andevaluation of thetopic.
14 pts
Replies:Clear topicsentences
3 to >2.0 pts
Advanced
A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph,supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutall of the reply.
2 to >1.0 pts
Proficient
A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutmost of the reply.
1 to >0.0 pts
Developing
A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, and aconclusionsentence/paragraphis present throughoutsome of the reply.
0 pts
Not Present
A clear topicsentence for eachparagraph, supportingsentences, or aconclusionsentence/paragraphis not present in thethread
3 pts
Thread: APAFormat
7 to >6.0 pts
Advanced
All in-text citationsand references aretyped in APA format.Zero errors arepresent.
6 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
Between 1 – 2 APAformatting errors arepresent.
5 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Between 3 – 4 APAformatting errors arepresent.
0 pts
Not Present
More than 4 APAformatting errors arepresent; or APAformat was notfollowed.
7 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Thread:Word Count
5 to >4.0 pts
Advanced
The thread is at least400 original words inlength.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
The thread is at least350 original words inlength.
3 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The thread is at least300 original words inlength.
0 pts
Not Present
The thread is lessthan 300 originalwords in length.
5 pts
Thread:Spelling andGrammar
5 to >4.0 pts
Advanced
Correct spelling,grammar, andpunctuation are used.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Between 1–2 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.
3 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Between 3–4 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.
0 pts
Not Present
More than 4 spelling,grammar, andpunctuation errors arepresent.
5 pts
Replies:APA FormatandSpelling/Grammer
5 to >4.0 pts
Advanced
All in-text citationsand references aretyped in APA format.Zero errors arepresent. Correctspelling, grammar,and punctuation areused.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Between 1 – 2 APAformatting errors arepresent. Between 1 –2 spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.
3 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Between 3 – 4 APAformatting errors arepresent. Between 3 –4 spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.
0 pts
Not Present
More than 4 APAformatting errors arepresent, or APAformat was notfollowed. More than 4spelling, grammar,and punctuationerrors are present.
5 pts
Replies:Word Count
3 to >2.0 pts
Advanced
The reply is at least250 original words inlength.
2 to >1.0 pts
Proficient
The reply is at least225 original words inlength.
1 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The reply is at least200 original words inlength.
0 pts
Not Present
The reply is less than200 original words inlength.
3 pts
Total Points: 80
Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320