Grading Rubric: (0-6 points are possible in each of the five areas below):

Total possible = 30 points

Discussion Question:

Answered accurately and with detail = 2

Good comments. I like the way you begin with an example of the benefit of using a professional
portfolio. However, the question was to state two main points that would be helpful in designing your
own portfolio. You did not clearly outline this. You discussed some purposes to the portfolio, but not
outline two main points that would be helpful in designing your own portfolio.

Postings contain critical thinking = 2

You mentioned how you like the suggestions from Dolittle, however you did not go into more detail in
explaining why or how it could be used.

Postings contain outside research/references = 6

Good use of references and outside sources.

Responses to other classmates (2 minimum) contain critical thinking/advance discussion =3

Your comments are a bit too brief in commenting on your peers remarks. Responses need to contain
critical thinking/analysis in reaction to their comments, then advance the discussion further by
provoking other questions/thoughts.

Proper mechanics are used = 5

Good use of multiple references to support your comments, however you only need to cite a page
number if you have a direct quote from the author. You need to work on your reference listing a bit
more. Refer to the APA Manual – 5 th edition for examples of reference citations.