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Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.

Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.

Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.

Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).

Integrates evidence to support your discussion from assigned readings AND at least one outside scholarly source (not assigned in the course). Sources are credited.

Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings. Sources are credited.

Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading. Sources are credited.

Does not integrate any evidence.

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.

No response post to another student or instructor.

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).

Meets: Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. No points deducted.

Not Met: Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. 10 points will be deducted from total score.

Meets: Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. No points deducted.

Not met: Does not post in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. 10 points will be deducted from total score.