Discussion Forum Rubric

Criteria Unsatisfactory
0 poins
Satisfactory
1-2 points
Excellent
3 points
Initial Assignment Posting
Posts not assignment. Posts adequate
assignment with
superficial thought and
preparation; doesnt
address all aspects of the
task.


Posts well developed
assignment that fully
addresses and develops all
aspects of the task.
Follow-Up Postings Post no follow-up responses
to others.
Posts shallow contributions
to discussion and does not
enrich discussion.
Demonstrates analysis of
others posts; extends
meaningful discussion by
building on previous post.
Content Contribution,
Clarity & Mechanics
Post information that is off-
topic, incorrect, unorganized
and irrelevant to discussion.
Multiple errors in post.
Repeats but does not add
substantive information to
the discussion. Some errors
in clarity or mechanics.
Post factually correct,
reflective and substantive
contributions; advances
discussion. Formatted in an
easy to read style the is free
of grammatica or spelling
erros.