Online Discussion Criteria (10%)
Criteria
8-10 marks
5-7 marks
0-4 marks
Quality of posting
Sound evidence that student has done course readings and has a thorough knowledge of discussion topic
Evidence that most of course readings done and student has some knowledge of discussion topic
Minor evidence that course readings were done and student understands discussion topic
Communication Skills
Postings are clear, concise and easy to understand
Postings are usually, but not always clear, concise and easy to understand
Postings are too short/long and/or unclear and hard to understand
Critical Thinking and Self-reflection
Exceptionally well- supported, thoughtful, insightful comments made on others’ and own postings
Some evidence of critical thought and self-reflection on others’ and own postings
Minor evidence of critical thought and reflection on others’ and own postings


Peer Review Rubric (15%)
The main purpose of the peer review exercises is for you to use the various checklists given in your text, evaluate the content, design, supplementary materials and delivery of your peers' presentation in an objective and helpful manner, and to provide some written feedback to them. This skill of critiquing a presentation should assist you as you work on your own presentation for this unit, and on future presentations you may do in your line of work.Your marks for this peer review will be awarded as follows:

Criteria
Weighting
Careful, accurate completion of Chapter 10, 11, 12 checklists
/10
Written comments that are specific, helpful, respectful and positive
/5
Total
/15




Final Presentation Rubric (75%)

The Open Learning Faculty Member will use the same Chapter 10, 11, 12 checklists from the text to evaluate the content, design, supplementary materials and delivery of each student's presentation. Students will also receive some written feedback from their OLFM about the strengths and weaknesses of their final presentation.



Criteria
Weighting
Chapter 10 checklist criteria about content and organization of presentation
/25
Chapter 11 checklist criteria about supporting materials used in presentation
/25
Chapter 12 checklist criteria about elements of delivery (visual, vocal, verbal)
/25