Chat Rubric

Possible Points: 15

		Exemplary	Proficient	Developing
	Score	9	6	3
Content and Critical Thinking	__/12	Thorough and thoughtful responses. Demonstrates preparation and organization of ideas before chat.	Complete responses. Demonstrates adequate preparation before chat.	Partial responses. Did not adequately prepare for chat.
		Clearly reflects information presented in the course.	Partially reflects information presented in the course.	Nonspecific and general in nature, not related to specific course content.
		Demonstrates depth of understanding in the knowledge, skills, and strategies from the course.	Demonstrates some understanding in the knowledge, skills, and strategies from the course.	Demonstrates a lack of understanding in the knowledge, skills, and strategies from the course.
		Expresses unique personal insights derived from application and evaluation of course content.	Expresses some insight derived from application and evaluation of course content.	Little evidence of reflection, synthesis, or evaluation.
	Score	6	4	2
Contribution to the Discussion	__/6	Participates regularly and frequently in chat discussion. Asks questions of others regarding the content and topics as appropriate.  Supported other participants. Always follows online rules of engagement.	Participates somewhat in chat discussion. Made some observations regarding the content and topics. Usually follows online rules of engagement.	Makes little or no attempt to participate in chat conversation. Occasionally or rarely follows online rules of engagement.
Total	__/18

Notes:

1. There will be a 10% deduction of points per day for all late posts and submitted assignments.
2. Replies posted after the due date will earn no points.
3. In rare cases, partially or poorly completed assignments may be resubmitted for partial credit at the discretion of the instructor.
4. See Late Work Policy (in Getting Started/About Your Course/Policies) for further information.