Disaster Recovery Planning Discussion
Discussion Board Rubric Criteria Unsatisfactory Developing Accomplished Exemplary Total Ideas, Arguments, & Analysis
0-15 points 16-19 points 20-22 points 23-25 points /25
Ideas expressed lack an understanding of the discussion topic. Comments are irrelevant, off-topic, and/or confusing to follow
Ideas expressed in discussion posts show a minimal understanding of the discussion topic. Comments are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant.
Ideas expressed in discussion posts are mostly substantive and relevant to topic; some original thought.
Ideas expressed in discussion posts include original thought, substantial depth, and are relevant to topic.
Connection to Course Materials
0-15 points 16-19 points 20-22 points 23-25 points /25
No connections are made to readings or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.)
Minimal direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.)
Some direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.)
Strong, direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.)
Writing Quality 0-4 points 5-6 points 7-8 points 9-10 points /10 Reviews show a below average/poor writing style that lacks standard English, and/or is difficult for readers to follow. Contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
Review shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English that is generally clear but contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
Review shows above average writing style that is clear using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or spelling.
Review shows above average writing style that is clear using standard English with minor errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or spelling.