Discussion+Rubric

**BA 101 – Introduction to Business** **Southwestern Oregon Community College**
 * e-Classroom Discussion Grading Rubric**

Weekly participation is evaluated on a scale of 0 – 10 based on a combination of the factors in this table.

occasions per week with instructor/classmates with at least three posts/forum per occasion. || The first post of the week occurs within the first 4 days of the class week. || occasion per week with instructor/classmates, with at least two posts per forum per occasion. || The first post of the week occurs within the first 5 days of the class. || substantive addition to discussion || Interacts on at least one occasion per week with instructor/classmates, with at least one post per forum. || The first post of the week occurs within the first 6 days of the class week. || an absence and requires make up assignment. || No participation. Counted as an absence and requires make up assignment. || No participation. Counted as an absence and requires make up assignment. ||
 * **Points** || **Quality** || **Frequency** || **Timing** ||
 * 10 || Very well developed, introduces new ideas. Ties personal experience to concepts being studied. Avoids repeating others’ points of view. Shows strong evidence of understanding and applying course material. || Interacts on at least three occasions per week with instructor and/or classmates with at least three posts/forum per occasion. || The first post of the week occurs within the first 3 days of the class week. ||
 * 7 || Well developed, introduces some new ideas. Applies course material. || Interacts on at least two
 * 4 || Developed ideas, limited application of course material. || Interacts on at least one
 * 2 || Poorly developed ideas, no
 * 0 || No participation. Counted as

Adapted From: The online grading rubric developed by Dr. Drick Boyd at Eastern University (Boyd, nd); retrieved April 7, 2011, from: []

**What is the purpose of discussion?**

1. Review of key concepts covered in reading and written assignments
 * Eliciting comments as to ideas covered in reading
 * Seeking personal reaction to concepts and ideas covered in reading

2. Application of concepts to specific situations
 * Examples from personal/work life
 * Case Studies
 * Role plays
 * Individual assignments to be shared later

3. Critical Reflection on key concepts
 * Integrating concepts with experience
 * Feedback on student presentations
 * Synthesis or analysis of concepts with each other

4. Building Group cohesion
 * Personal sharing of experiences
 * Providing support to other members of the group