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How many discussion posts must you complete to meet the expectations of the Replies Category?




Meets ExpectationsNeeds ImprovementDid Not Participate

\multirow{2}{*}{Initial Post 60\%}		60 points40 to 59 points0 points

Submitted initial post within the assigned week. The post addresses the discussion question in detail and meets all content requirements in the discussion directions. Word count is approximately 150.Submitted initial post within or outside of the assigned week, and/or the post lacks the required components of the discussion question. Word count is below 150.Did not submit an initial post.


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Replies 20\%

(This includes replies to the instructor's posts)
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20 points

Replies to three posts during the discussion period. The replies are generally related to the discussion.
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10 to 19 points

Replies to one or two post during the discussion period and/or the replies fail to address the topic.
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0 points

Did not reply to any posts within the assigned week.
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\hline Days in Discussion 10\% &


10 points

Participated on three different days throughout the assigned week.
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5 to 9 points

Participated on one or two days throughout the assigned week.
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0 points

Did not participate during the assigned week.
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\hline Mechanics 10\% &


10 points

Makes minimal grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Errors do not distract reader or cloud meaning of the message. Writing is clear with no "text" or "chat" language.
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5 to 9 points

Makes several errors grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Errors distract reader and/or cloud meaning of the message. Some "text" or "chat" language is used.
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0 points

Did not participate in discussion.
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AOne or two
BFour or More
CThree

Verified Answer :

  • The rubric category "Replies (20%)" defines the criteria for "Meets Expectations".
  • Under "Meets Expectations", the rubric explicitly states the requirement: "Replies to three posts during the discussion period."
  • Comparing this with the provided options, the correct number of replies is three.
  • The correct option is C.

\(\boxed{C}\)

Explanation

  1. Analyze the rubric for the 'Replies' category

To determine the number of discussion replies required to meet the expectations of the 'Replies' category, we examine the provided grading rubric. The rubric lists criteria for different performance levels (Meets Expectations, Needs Improvement, Did Not Participate) across various categories, including 'Initial Post', 'Replies', 'Days in Discussion', and 'Mechanics'.

Focusing specifically on the 'Replies (20%)' category, we look under the 'Meets Expectations' column. The rubric states: 'Replies to three posts during the discussion period. The replies are generally related to the discussion.' Therefore, the requirement to meet the expectations in the 'Replies' category is to provide three replies.

  1. Compare with the provided options

Now, we compare our finding with the given options:

  • Option A: One or two (This corresponds to 'Needs Improvement')
  • Option B: Four or More
  • Option C: Three (This matches the requirement found in the rubric)

Since the rubric explicitly requires three replies to 'Meet Expectations', Option C is the correct answer.

Examples

Understanding grading rubrics is essential for academic success. Just as this rubric specifies the number of replies needed to earn full points, rubrics in other courses specify requirements for word counts, sources, or formatting. By reading rubrics carefully, students can ensure they meet all expectations and maximize their grades. For example, if a rubric requires 3 references for a paper, providing only 2 would lead to a lower score, much like providing fewer than the required number of discussion replies.