Discussion Board (Organizational Behaviour)

Participation

3 Points

Does not enter discussion Or does not post initial posting on time or does not post back to 2 students.

3.5 Points

Provides minimal comments and information to other participants. Participates infrequently in on-line discussions, postings are irrelevant or superficial.

4 Points

Sporadically provides comments and some new information. Interacts with only one or two participants by posting queries, comments, and thoughtful responses.

4.5 Points

Provides comments and some new information in a fairly regular manner. Interacts with a few selected participants by posting queries, comments, and thoughtful responses.

5 Points

Provides comments and new information in a regular and equitable manner. Interacts with a variety of participants by posting queries, comments, and thoughtful responses.

Content & Critical Thinking

3 Points

Does not add to the discussion.

3.5 Points

Adds little to the substantive discussion-does not provide examples to support statements but may contribute to the social aspects of the course. Provides no evidence of agreement or disagreement

4 Points

Postings consist largely of personal opinions or experiences. Does not provide examples to support statements. Reveals a restricted understanding of the topic limited to information that could be derived from prior posts. Agrees or disagrees with postings, provides no explanation

4.5 Points

Makes significant contributions to the discussion. Reveals adequate understanding of the topic as evidenced by posts telling us something new. Agrees or disagrees with limited explanation.

5 Points

Postings are accurate, original, and relevant. Even better than telling us something new, participant raises new questions that lead to further discussion from a variety of people. Reveals a solid understanding of the topic as evidenced by thoughtful responses and questions. Offers critical analysis of postings.

Responsiveness

3 Points

Does not respond or posts initial discussion posting late.

3.5 Points

Posts initial comments but does not respond to others’ posts or responses lack substance and examples to support perspective.

4 Points

Initial post is the minimum required and responds to two other posted discussions

4.5 Points

Initial post is above the minimum required and responds to two other posted discussions

5 Points

Initial post is beyond the minimum required. Responds to more than two (2) other posted discussions.

Writing & Grammar

3 Points

Multiple errors in writing, grammar, and spelling.

3.5 Points

Limited ability to convey ideas noted. Below expectations of work at this level. Errors noted in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

4 Points

Able to present ideas. Comes close to expectations for work at this level. Some punctuation and spelling errors but no errors in grammar identified

4.5 Points

Explicitly presents ideas. Work appropriate for this level of student. No spelling or grammar errors noted. A few minor punctuation errors identified

5 Points

Highly skilled presentation of ideas. Work exceeds expectations for this level of student. Absolutely no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar noted.