Posted: April 13th, 2023
Qualitative Interviewing
DISCUSSION GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content
(70%) Advanced
92–100% Proficient
84-91% Developing
1–83% Not present
Thread:
Content
6.5 to 7 points:
All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread.
• The thread is well-developed and fully addresses all aspects of the question.
• The thread is factually correct, is reflective, and is a substantive contribution.
• The thread advances discussion.
• The thread contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments. 5.75 to 6.25 points:
Most of the key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a thread.
• Major points are stated clearly for the most part.
• Additional academic reference support and/or examples is needed
• Thoughtful analysis is clearly demonstrated for the most part. 1 to 5.5 points:
The key components of the Discussion prompt are not adequately answered.
• Not all the major points are clearly stated and supported.
• Lacks academic support and/or examples.
• Thoughtful analysis is not clearly demonstrated. 0 points
Not present
Thread:
Research Engagement 6.5 to 7 points:
• A minimum of two peer-reviewed/scholarly sources are referenced and integrated.
• Peer-reviewed articles are recent and relevant. 5.75 to 6.25 points:
• A minimum of two peer-reviewed/scholarly sources are integrated somewhat.
• Academic quality is lacking. 1 to 5.5 points:
References are not peer-reviewed/scholarly sources and/or appropriately integrated. 0 points
Not present
Replies:
Content 6.5 to 7 points:
At least 2 substantive replies given in response to classmates’ threads that:
• Relate to the concepts learned through the required readings and
• Share relevant additional knowledge. 5.75 to 6.25 points:
At least 2 substantive replies given in response to classmates’ threads. More attention should be given to:
• The concepts learned through the required readings and
• Shared relevant additional knowledge. 1 to 5.5 points:
• Missing one reply.
• Reply posts are redundant.
• New ideas, research, and/or analysis are not adequately included.
0 points
Not present
Replies:
Research Engagement 6.5 to 7 points:
A minimum of 2 academic /scholarly source is referenced and integrated. 5.75 to 6.25 points:
A minimum of 1 academic /scholarly source is referenced and integrated somewhat. Academic quality is lacking. 1 to 5.5 points:
References are not academic/scholarly sources and/or appropriately integrated. 0 points
Not present
Thread & Replies
Biblical Worldview 6.5 to 7 points:
The post brings clarity to issues being discussed, relating issues to scriptural/biblical principles and experience. 5.75 to 6.25 points:
The post brings some clarity to issues being discussed, relating issues to scriptural/biblical principles and experience. 1 to 5.5 points:
• Attention is needed to clarify issues being discussed, relating issues to scriptural/biblical principles and experience.
• Not present on one to two responses. 0 points
Not present
Structure (30%) Advanced
92–100% Proficient
84-91% Developing
1–83% Not present
APA, Grammar, Spelling, & Structure 9.25 to 10 points:
• Academic/scholarly sources are referenced and cited appropriately. The thread correctly references literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments.
• This section must be balanced in the “spirit of APA” as Bb DB’s create internal formatting errors.
• Minimal to zero errors in spelling, grammar, and structure. 8.75 to 9 points:
• Some errors in APA.
• Some errors in spelling, grammar, and structure. 1 to 8.5 points:
• Numerous errors in APA.
• Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and structure.
0 points
Not present
Word Count 4.75 to 5 points:
• Required word count (500-700 words) is met for the initial response.
• At least 2 substantive replies of 200-300 words for each reply. 4.25 to 4.5 points:
• Required word count (250–300 words) is not met for the initial response, but student has posted at least 200 words and/or;
• Only 1 substantive reply of 100–150 words for each reply. 1 to 4 points:
Initial post less than 200 words and/or replies lack depth and contain only a few sentences. 0 points
Not present