ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Rubrics for Discussion Forums

Criteria Below Average Average Above Average
Observations and Simplistic Adequate degree of Sophisticated and
Insights observations, observations, some thoughtful observations,
(Max. 50 pts) provides little or no insight and analysis, high degree of insight
insight, comment or reflection and outcomes and analysis. Evidence
analysis, more considered but lack that outcomes have been
descriptive than depth (45 pts) processed and reflected
reflective (40 pts) upon. (50 pts)
Comments and Rarely engages with Engages with other Actively engages with
Discussions other group group members, relevant other group members,
(Max. 30 pts) members, relevant literature or factors on relevant literature or
literature or factors the pertinent issues and factors on the pertinent
on the pertinent discussion or support the issues and discussion or
issues and argument with relevant support the argument
discussion. (20 pts) evidence. (25pts) with relevant evidence
and introduces new
perspectives. (30 pts)
Language and Not well organized, Better structure with a Excellent coherence and
Structure predominantly logical progression, use progression, ideas and
(Max. 20 pts) descriptive with little of limited interpretation observations are well
interpretation or and reflections, structure, effective and
reflection, poor competent vocabulary accurate use of
vocabulary and and grammar, occasional vocabulary and grammar,
grammar, numerous errors. (15 pts) very few to no errors at
errors. (10 pts) all. (20pts)