QUANTUM LEADERSHIP
Online Discussion Scoring Rubric
Criteria Apprentice (1)
Critical Discussion postings show
Analysis little or no evidence that
(25%) readings were completed
or understood. Postings
are largely personal
opinions or feelings, or “I
agree” or “Great idea,”
without supporting
statements with concepts
from the readings, outside
resources, relevant
research, or specific real-
life application.
Participation Discussion postings do
in the Online not contribute to ongoing
Learning conversations or respond
Circle (25%) to peers' postings. There
is no evidence of replies to
questions.
Survivor (2) Big-time (3) Tycoon (4) Score
Discussion postings Discussion postings Discussion postings display
repeat and summarize display an an excellent understanding
basic, correct understanding of the of the required readings and
information, but do not required readings and underlying concepts
link readings to outside underlying concepts including correct use of
references, relevant including correct use terminology. Postings
research or specific real- of terminology and integrate an outside
life application and do proper citation. resource, or relevant
not consider alternative research, or specific real-life
perspectives or application (work experience,
connections between prior coursework, etc.) to
ideas. Sources are not support important points.
cited. Well-edited quotes are cited
appropriately. No more than
10% of the posting is a direct
quotation.
Discussion postings Discussion postings Discussion postings actively
sometimes contribute to contribute to the class’ stimulate and sustain further
ongoing conversations ongoing discussion by building on
as evidenced by — conversations as peers' responses including
affirming statements or evidenced by — — building a focused
references to relevant affirming statements argument around a specific
research or, — asking or references to issue or — asking a new
related questions or, — relevant research or, related question or —
making an oppositional — asking related making an oppositional
statement supported by questions or, — statement supported by
any personal experience making an personal experience or
or related research. oppositional related research.
statement supported
by any personal
experience or related
research.
Online Discussion postings are at
Etiquette midpoint or later in the
(25%) module or contributions
are only posted on the last
day of the module.
Quality of Written interactions on the
Writing discussion board show
(25%) disrespect for the
viewpoints of others.
Total Score
Discussion postings Discussion postings Discussion postings are
respond to most respond to most distributed throughout the
postings of peers postings of peers module (not posted all on
several days after the within a 48 hour one day or only at the
initial discussion. period. beginning or only on the last
day of the module).
Some of the written Written interactions on Written interactions on the
interactions on the the discussion board discussion board show
discussion board show show respect and respect and sensitivity to
respect and interest in interest in the peers' gender, cultural and
the viewpoints of others. viewpoints of others. linguistic background, sexual
orientation, political, and
religious beliefs.