Computing & Software Systems 342:
Mathematical Principles of Computing
Online Discussion Rubric
This rubric presents four areas in which your contributions to online discussions will be evaluated. You may submit either individual postings (if they are of a high enough quality such that they meet these criteria by themselves, without surrounding context) or posting threads (if your contribution to the thread, over multiple postings, is substantive). These criteria, with obvious modifications, will also be used for new wiki entries.
Activity | Unsatisfactory | Proficient | Exemplary |
Critical Thinking | Rudimentary; superficial; off-topic; incorrect; no analysis or insight displayed | Substantial, correct information; thought, insight, and analysis has taken place; lacks full development of concept, detail, or thought | Rich in content; full of thought, insight, and analysis |
Novelty | No new ideas; “I agree with…” statement | New ideas or connections; lacks depth and/or detail | New ideas; made with depth and detail |
Promptness & Initiative | Lack of participation; rare participation and/or several days late; does not contribute to discussion | Substantive responses within thread within 24 hour period that carry discussion forward | Initiates substantive discussion; contributes valuable new information |
Clarity & Mechanics | Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate | Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors | Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors |