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Discussion Forum Protocol

  1. You must include two posts.  Each one should be a minimum of one paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.
  2. At least one of your posts must be in response to another student’s post.
  3. Avoid superficial postings.  “I agree,” or “Good idea” are not appropriate unless followed by a paragraph explanation.
  4. Address the main topic of your post as much as possible.  Think of your post as a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting evidence.
  5. At least one post must build on the responses of others.

 

Discussion Forum Rubric

 

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Criterion 1

7 – 6

5 – 4

3 - 2

Knowledge and Understanding

The posts demonstrate detailed thought, uses science vocabulary correctly, and provide a comparison of ideas.  The posts demonstrate a depth of insight into the topic discussed.

The posts demonstrate some thought, use some scientific vocabulary correctly, and provide some comparison of ideas.  The posts demonstrate some insight into the topic discussed.

The posts demonstrate limited thought, few details, limited scientific vocabulary, and few or no comparisons.

Criterion 2

7 – 6

5 – 4

3 - 2

Communication: Discussion Skills

The posts effectively build on the responses of others and introduce new ideas.  The post is articulate, clearly worded and thoughtful.

The posts build somewhat on the responses of others and/or introduce new ideas.  The post is mostly articulate, generally clearly worded and demonstrates some thought.

The posts do not build on the responses of others and do not introduce new ideas.  The post is somewhat articulate although often not clearly worded and demonstrates limited thought.

 

 

 Knowledge and Understanding: __________ /7

Communication: __________ /7