Nursing Discussion Rubric Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Initial post Content/Comprehension

Post demonstrates depth of understanding of course content; Addresses discussion prompt completely; offers clear point of view and detail (100%)

Post demonstrates adequate depth of understanding, but does not address all of discussion prompt; point of view is somewhat unclear and detail is limited (70%)

Post does not demonstrate depth of understanding of course content; Discussion prompt is minimally addressed; Point of view is unclear and detail is under-developed (0%)

Initial Post Timeliness

Submits initial post by deadline (100%)

Submits initial post one to three days late. (60%)

No initial post. (0%)

Initial Post Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics

Post has 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required (100%)

Post has 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors (60%)

Posts have 3 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required (0%)

Peer Responses Engagement/Classroom Interaction (One to two response posts, please refer to the week’s discussion for specific requirements)

Submits required number of response posts; Responses extend the discussion by making connections, relating to others’ ideas and adding supporting detail (100%)

Submits required number of response posts; Some connections are made with relevant explanation and detail (70%)

Responses are not submitted; Responses are generic, limited, do not extend the discussion or add detail (0%)

Peer Responses Timeliness

Submits peer response posts by deadline (100%)

Submits peer response posts late

(0%)

Submits peer response posts late

(0%) Peer Responses Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics

Posts have 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required (100%)

Posts have 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors (60%)

Posts have 3 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required (0%)