1. What is the overall perspective
Criteria Ratings Points
Content
Components
(Thread)
25 to >22.
0 pts
Advanced
Most to all key
components of the
Discussion prompt are
answered in the thread.
22 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Some key components of
the Discussion prompt are
answered in the thread.
20 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Numerous key
components of the
Discussion prompt are
not answered in the
thread.
0 pts
Not
Present
25 pts
Content
(Thread)
24 to >21.0 pts
Advanced
Major points are stated
clearly and supported
by the following:
• Reading/lecture
material or Scripture
• Good, well-supported
examples (pertinent,
conceptual, or personal
examples are
acceptable)
• Thoughtful analysis
(considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts) • Inclusion
of at least 3 scholarly
and/or biblical sources
21 to >19.0 pts
Proficient
Some of the Major points
are stated clearly and
supported by the following:
• Reading/lecture material
or Scripture; • Some good,
well-supported examples
(pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples are
acceptable); • Some
thoughtful analysis
(considering assumptions,
analyzing implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); and • Inclusion
of at least 3 scholarly
and/or biblical sources.
19 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Only a few of the Major
points are stated clearly
and supported by the
following:
• Reading/lecture
material or Scripture;
• Not very Good,
well-supported examples
(pertinent, conceptual, or
personal examples are
acceptable); • Not very
thoughtful analysis
(considering
assumptions, analyzing
implications, and
comparing/contrasting
concepts); and
• Inclusion of at least 3
scholarly and/or biblical
sources.
0 pts
Not
Present
24 pts
Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220
Criteria Ratings Points
Content &
Communication
(Replies)
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
• There are two
replies. sufficient word
count (500 words)
• Follows all
instructions for the
Discussions.
• Rationally defends
position. • Brings
clarity to issues being
discussed.
• Appropriate
“netiquette” manners
(For example, no name
calling or labeling
another student’s idea
a derogatory term,
such as “stupid” or
“dumb” even when
disagreeing—See
Student Expectations).
17 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
• There are two replies
word count but 50 words
less than the required.
• Only somewhat follows
instructions for the
Discussions. • Only
somewhat rationally
defends position. • Only
somewhat brings clarity to
issues being discussed.
• Some appropriate
“netiquette” manners (For
example, no name calling
or labeling another
student’s idea a derogatory
term, such as “stupid” or
“dumb” even when
disagreeing—See Student
Expectations).
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Missing a reply or
adequate word count
and/or: • Does not follow
instructions for the
Discussions. • Does not
rationally defend position.
• Does not bring clarity to
issues being discussed.
• Not very appropriate
“netiquette” manners (For
example, no name calling
or labeling another
student’s idea a
derogatory term, such as
“stupid” or “dumb” even
when disagreeing—See
Student Expectations).
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Replies
Research &
Support
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
• Replies uses
scholarly, academic,
legal sources
integrates them into the
thread. • Each reply
includes at least 3
outside sources (other
than the text and
course materials).
• Replies use biblical
scripture and principles
and integrates them
into the thread.
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
• Replies only somewhat
uses scholarly, academic,
legal sources and only
partially integrates them
into the thread. • Some
replies did not include at
least 3 outside sources
(other than the text and
course materials). • Replies
only somewhat use biblical
scripture and principles and
integrates them into the
thread.
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Replies generally fail to
use scholarly, academic,
legal sources and does
not adequately integrate
them into the thread.
• Replies generally fail to
use biblical scripture and
principles and integrates
them into the thread.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220
Criteria Ratings Points
Grammar,
Spelling &
Format
(Thread)
11 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
• Spelling and
grammar is correct;
• Sentences are
complete, clear, and
concise; • Paragraphs
contain appropriately
varied sentence
structures.
• Appropriate citations
in current Turabian
format are included
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
• Some grammar and/or
spelling errors. • Some
clarity and/or construction
errors • Some Turabian
errors
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Numerous grammar,
spelling and/or clarity
errors. • Numerous
clarity and/or construction
errors • Numerous
Turabian errors.
0 pts
Not
Present
11 pts
Word Count
(Thread)
10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
Required word count
for Thread (800 words)
is met.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
50 words more or less than
the required word count for
threads and/or replies.
6 to >0.0 pts
Developing
100 words more or less
than the required word
count for threads and/or
replies.
0 pts
Not
Present
10 pts
Grammar,
Spelling &
Format
(Replies)
15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
• Spelling and
grammar is correct;
• Sentences are
complete, clear, and
concise; • Paragraphs
contain appropriately
varied sentence
structures.
• Appropriate citations
in current Turabian
format are included
13 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
• Some grammar and/or
spelling errors. • Some
clarity and/or construction
errors • Some Turabian
errors
11 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Numerous grammar,
spelling and/or clarity
errors. • Numerous
clarity and/or construction
errors • Numerous
Turabian errors.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Total Points: 120
Discussion Grading Rubric | PPOL652_B01_202220
