discussion+forum+rubric

**Quality of Postings** || Post is not relevant to the course topic. Lack of factual support. No attempt to weave together views of other students. || Post reflects the reading but no reference information is not completely clear. Some attempt to weave together students’ views. || Postings reflect the readings and __information source is cited__. Clear acknowledgment of other students’ views, agreements or disagreements. || **Quantity of Postings** || Any of the following: - neglects to post or the post is not related to the readings or the topic. - dominates the thread with excessive postings. - posts at the last minute, leaving no time for others to respond. ||  || Posts within the time/date limits. || **Understanding of Readings** || Posts a viewpoint or response to a student but does not mention material from the readings. Views are poorly stated or unclear. || Viewpoints and/or responses are well stated and include some reference to the readings or assignment results. Most comments are factually accurate but integration of source information with views is minimal or vague. || Posts viewpoints and responses to students that clearly __makes reference to the readings or other appropriate sources__. Sources are well integrated into viewpoints and opinions. Understanding and thought on the issues are evident. ||
 * || **Unsatisfactory 0-5** || **Satisfactory 6-8**  || **Exemplary 9 -10** ||