5 the following categories (adapted from Ko & Rossen, 2004):
100% of the Points/Topic
• Participant made at least three postings on each of the discussion topics one main posting and two of which was a response to that of a classmate.
• Participant’s comments demonstrate the completion of assigned readings and an ability to apply those readings to the discussion
• Participant made substantive comments or questions that significantly enhanced the discussion and served to help
move the conversation forward • Participant’s comments provided evidence that the participant had read a substantial number of classmates postings.
• Participant’s
postings were constructive, and differences of opinion were expressed in a respectful manner.
80% of the Points/Topic
• Participant made at least two postings on
each of the discussion topics, one of which was a response to that of a classmate.
• Participant made comments or asked questions that helped move the conversation forward, including asking
a few followup questions, providing examples, or giving new perspectives.
• Participant’s comments provided evidence that the participant had read at least a few classmates postings.
• Participant referred to relevant assignments.
• Participant’s postings were constructive, and differences of opinion were expressed in a respectful manner.
50% of the Points/Topic
• Participant made at least one posting of a substantive nature on each of the discussion topics.
• Participant’s comments provided evidence that the participant had read at least a few classmates postings
• Participant referred to some of the relevant assignments.
• Participant’s postings were expressed in a respectful manner. ZERO Points/Topic
• Participant does not participate or contribute
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