Current Event Posting
Current Event Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Content/Relevance
10 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
Post is related to the
discussion prompt; the
response is thoughtful
and incorporates
relevant materials.
Meets minimum
length.
5 to >2.5 pts
Competent
Post is
sometimes off
topic; offers no
further insight
into the topic.
2.5 to >0 pts
Novice
Posts unrelated
responses to the
discussion prompt;
makes short or
irrelevant remarks.
10 pts
Mechanics
5 to >2.5 pts
Proficient
Post is
grammatically
correct; written in
full sentences; rare
spelling errors;
proper APA
citation of materials.
2.5 to >1.25 pts
Competent
Occasional
spelling or
grammar error;
improper
citations.
1.25 to >0 pts
Novice
Poor spelling and
grammar; incomplete
sentences; lacks
citations.
5 pts
Reciprocity
5 to >3.33 pts
Proficient
Provided thoughtful,
relevant, and
grammatically correct
responses to 1 other
students post.
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Competent
Sometimes lacks
connection to the
original student’s
post.
1.67 to >0 pts
Novice
Posts unrelated responses
to the original post; makes
short or irrelevant remarks.
5 pts
Total Points: 20
