DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM RUBRIC
Criteria
Content Advanced
(70%) 90-100%
Thread 27 to 30 points
Substantive
All key components of the
Requirements
Discussion Board Forum
Met
prompt are addressed in the
thread.
Major Points 18 to 20 points
Supported by
The thread has a clear, logical
Evidence and flow. Major points are stated
Reasoning clearly and are supported by
reading and study materials,
pertinent examples,
thoughtful analysis, and
integration of biblical
principles.
Replies 18 to 20 points
Content
At least two replies. Each
reply focuses on a meaningful
point made in another
student’s thread. Each reply
provides substantive
additional thoughts regarding
the thread and an explanation
of why the student agrees or
disagrees with the idea
presented in the thread. Each
reply is clear and coherent.
Levels of Achievement
Proficient
70-89%
21 to 26.6 points
Most of the components of
the Discussion Board Forum
prompt are addressed in the
thread.
14 to 17.5 points
The thread has a logical
flow. Major points are stated
reasonably well and are
generally supported by
reading and study materials,
pertinent examples,
thoughtful analysis, and
integration of biblical
principles.
14 to 17.5 points
At least two replies. Most
replies focus on a meaningful
point made in another
student’s thread. Most replies
provide substantive
additional thoughts regarding
the thread and an explanation
of why the student likes or
dislikes the idea presented in
the thread. Most replies are
clear and coherent.
Developing Not present Total
1-69%
1 to 20.5 points 0 points
Not present
The Discussion Board
Forum prompt is
addressed minimally.
1 to 13.5 points 0 points
Not present
The thread lacks flow or
content. Major points are
unclear or confusing.
Major points are not
sufficiently supported.
1 to 13.5 points 0 points
Not present
Only 1 reply submitted,
or replies could be more
substantive regarding the
thread. Replies lack
clarity and coherence.
 Structure Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Total
(30%) 90-100% 70-89% 1-69%
Composition, 9 to 10 points 7 to 8.5 points 1 to 6.5 points 0 points
Formatting Not present
Spelling and grammar are Some errors in grammar, Spelling, grammar and
correct. Sentences are punctuation and/or spelling punctuation errors
complete, clear, and concise. are present. Some sentences distract. Sentences are
Paragraphs contain may require clarification. incomplete or unclear.
appropriately varied sentence Paragraphs contain some Paragraphs are poorly
structures. Where applicable, varied sentence structures. formed. Where
references are cited in current Where applicable, references applicable, references
are cited with some
Bluebook format. are minimally or not
Bluebook formatting.
cited in current
Bluebook format.
Thread Word 9 to 10 points 7 to 8.5 points 1 to 6.5 points 0 points
Count Not present
Required word count of 400 Word count is 300-399 Word count is 1-299
to 500 words is met. words. words
Replies Word 0 points
9 to 10 points 7 to 8.5 points 1 to 6.5 points
Count Not present
At least 2 replies are present, At least 2 replies are present At least 1 reply is present
and a minimum word count of and word count is 100-199 and word count is 1-99.
200 to 250 words is met for for each.
each.

Professor 100
Total:
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