Criteria

Unacceptable

Acceptable Posts are reasonably edited and developed with few errors. Posts are somewhat engaging with the content being addressed but lacks a higher understanding or clarity. Incorporates one source from the internet

Target Posts are well edited and developed with no errors. Posts are very engaging and supportive of the content being addressed with higher understanding clarity. Incorporates two or more sources from the internet. Comments are insightful, relevant and meaningful to peers post. Includes analytical proposed thinking and creates new directions of discussions while connecting ideas of previous posts.

Blog Posts by Students

Posts are unfocused and underdevelope d with errors. Post lacks student engagement in content being addressed. Incorporates no sources from the internet.

Comments or Responses that students leave on other student blogs

Posts are nonexistent or irrelevant to the content of their peers post. Does not pose a way for analytical thought.

Comments are relevant and meaningful to peers post. Lacks any analyzing or contribution of new directions on content.