Guidelines for Grading Discussion Board Postings

Meaningful contributions at any level are welcome in the Discussion Board.

However, at least THREE Level 3 or Level 4 contributions are necessary for EACH TASK in Lesson 1 through Lesson 6 to receive full credit for the Discussion Board portion of your grade. 

During Lesson 7 (project), at least THREE Level 3 or Level 4 contributions are necessary for EACH WEEK.
 

Levels of Discussion Board Entries
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Includes:
  • meaningless entries
  • meaningless responses
  • inappropriate messages
  • profanity
 Includes:
  • acknowledgments
  • arrangements
 Includes:
  • low-level commentary
  • compliments without reasons
 Includes:
  • high-level commentary
  • analysis of an issue
  • technical contributions
Examples:

"Anyone think it will rain today?"

"asdfasdf"

 

 Examples:

"Thanks"

"See you at the Beanery at 3"

 Examples:

"I went to the web site you suggested and I really liked it."

"I like web sites that use nature-based color themes."

Examples:

"I went to the web site you suggested and I really liked it because of the way they did the ......"

"I like web sites that use nature-based color themes.  Sites using primary colors that lack color nuances are less appealing.  Those colors are 'so 1995' if you....."

"I learned that by right clicking on a web page it gives the option to view the HTML code.  I use this to see how they ...."
Instructor Response:

Posting will be deleted as soon as it is discovered.  Student may receive reprimand.

 Instructor
Response:

Posting will be deleted if instructor feels it does not make a true contribution to the Discussion Board.

 

 Instructor Response:

A small smile.

 Instructor Response:

A big smile.