| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate mastery of the key points presented in the initial discussion post. 60% |
Demonstrates poor or no mastery of the concepts and key points of the unit resources. Employs incorrect or shallow information or does not include pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings. | Demonstrates a fair mastery of the concepts and key points as presented in the unit resources. Employs incorrect information in some areas, or is lacking in detail and specificity, or may not include sufficient pertinent examples or provide sufficient evidence from the readings. | Demonstrates a good mastery of most of the concepts and key points in the unit resources. Provides moderate detail (including at least one pertinent example), evidence from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas. | Demonstrates an excellent mastery of all of the concepts and key points presented in the unit resources. Provides significant detail, including multiple relevant examples, evidence from the readings and other scholarly sources, and discerning ideas. |
| Demonstrate constructive peer feedback. 20% |
There is no interaction with peers (0) or the feedback does not contribute to the quality of interaction by offering any constructive critique, suggestions, questions, or additional resources. | There is minimal (1) interaction with peers, or the feedback posts only partially contribute to the quality of interaction by offering insufficient constructive critique or suggestions, shallow questions, or a poor quality of additional resources. | There is moderate (2) interaction with peers. The feedback posts are good but may not fully contribute to the quality of interaction by offering constructive suggestions, in-depth questions, additional resources, and stimulating thoughts or probes. | There is frequent interaction with peers (3+) or the feedback posts are excellent and offer constructive critique, suggestions, in-depth questions, additional resources, or stimulating thoughts or probes. |
| Demonstrate correct grammar, usage, and mechanics in written communications. 10% |
Employs incorrect grammar, usage, and mechanics in written communications, which impairs clarity and meaning (more than 5 errors per page). | Employs inconsistent grammar, usage, and mechanics in written communications, which occasionally impairs clarity and meaning (3–5 errors per page). | Employs correct grammar, usage, and mechanics in written communications with minor errors that does not detract from meaning and clarity (1–2 errors per page). | Employs correct and consistent grammar, usage, and mechanics in written communications with few errors (less than one error per page). Writing is concise and logically organized. |
| Demonstrate correct APA usage. 10% |
Employs incorrect APA usage, which impairs clarity and meaning. Includes frequent APA errors. | Writing has APA errors and inconsistencies. Does not support writing with relevant examples and evidence from the literature. | Conforms to basic APA style and formatting guidelines with minor errors. Supports ideas with relevant examples and evidence from the literature. | Writing conforms to APA style and formatting guidelines with minor errors. |