Criteria Levels of Achievement Unacceptable Acceptable Excellent Frequency (20% of total grade) 0 Points Participates not at all (0%) 1.25 Points Participates 1-2 times on the same day (50%) 2.5 Points Participates 3-4 times throughout the week (100%) Initial Assignment Posting (30% of total grade) Follow-Up Postings (20% of total grade) 0 Points Posts no assignment (0%) 0 Points Post no follow-up responses to others (0%) 1.875 Points Post adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesn't address all aspects of the task (50%) 1.25 Points Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion (50%) 3.75 Points Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task; the length of the post should be 200-300 words. (100%) 2.5 Points Demonstrates analysis of others' posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts; 100-200 words on the peer responses. (100%) Content Contribution (10% of total grade) 0 Points Posts information that is off topic; incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion (0%) 0.625 Points Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion (50%) 1.25 Points Posts factually correct and substantive contribution; advances discussion (100%) References & Support (10% of total grade) 0 Points Includes no references or supporting evidence (0%) 0.625 Points Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research (50%) 1.25 Points Users references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments (100%) Clarity & Mechanics (10% of total grade) 0 Points Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate (0%) 0.625 Points Communicates in friendly, courteous manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics (50%) 1.25 Points Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors (100%)