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Discussion Board Participation Rubric

This rubric is used by your instructor to assign points for your discussion board participation. Each discussion board post is worth 5 points. You will receive two points for posting an assignment by the due date. Additional points will be based on your contribution to the discussion.

Category Excellent (1) Satisfactory (.5) Requires further effort (.25)
Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. Contributions are thoughtful and relevant to the discussion. Information clearly relates to the main topic. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic or simply restates the main concepts.
Participation Responds to the instructors and other members of the online community. Encourages and facilitates interaction among members of the online community. Responds to other members of the online community. Responds to the instructor only.
Professional Language Professional vocabulary and writing style are used consistently throughout the discussion. Professional vocabulary and writing style are used frequently throughout the discussion. Professional vocabulary and writing style are occasionally used.
Total Possible Points 3 points 1.5 points .75 points

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