Reply construction

                                      Understanding

1

• Poor spelling and grammatical errors.
• Short 1 or 2 sentences.
• Lacks structure or flow.
• Written in informal language, abbreviations or text.

• Simple reply or comment which lacks insight, depth or is superficial.
• The entry is short and frequently irrelevant to the key question, original post or concept.
• Does not express opinion clearly.
• Shows little understanding.

2

• Some poor spelling and grammatical errors.
• Has some structure, but the entry does not flow.
• May contain a link or image. The reply contains several sentences.
• The text construction is mainly formal containing few abbreviations or text style language.

• Simple reply or comment showing some insight,

depth and are connected with original post, question, topic or concept.
The replies are short and may contain some irrelevant material.
Some personal comments or opinions these may not be on task.
Shows some understanding.

3

• Few spelling and grammatical errors.
• Has structure and the entry flows.
• Contains appropriate links, uploaded files or images.
• These are referred to within the text
• Refers to other posts.
• The reply contains sentences or paragraphs.

• Replies show insight, depth and are connected with thread, topic or post.
• Entries may contain some irrelevant material
• Personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style.
• Shows a good depth of understanding.

4

• Spelling and grammatical errors are rare.
• The reply has structure and is formatted to enhance readability.
• Contains an appropriate links, uploaded files or images.
• Sources are acknowledged.
• Images and links are referred to within the text.
• Refers to other posts and builds on these.

• Replies show insight, depth and understanding.
• They are connected with thread, topic or post.
• Entries are relevant with links to supporting material.
• Personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style and is clearly related to the thread or post.
• The reply or post shows a high level of understanding, it shows a depth of understanding in matters relating to and surrounding the original post.

Source: Educational Origami

Reference

Clarity

Argument

Critique

Questioning

1

Student does not refer to other posts or the referred posts are irrelevant, inappropriate or unrelated to the thread.
The post may be a repeat of prior posts.

The student post shows a lack of clarity on their opinion.

Contains no relevant questions and does not formulate an argument.

Student does not provide any critique of other posts or comments.

The student does not pose any questions.

2

Student does refer to other posts.
The reply post is mainly related to the thread.

The post adds to the discussion in a limited way.
The poster expresses their opinion in a limited mode.

The student has developed a limited argument, using appropriate language.
The argument is unsupported.

The student provides a simple critique of posts in an appropriate manner.

The student states simple questions which are related to the topic.
Student answers some of the questions posted by their peers.

3

Student refers to other posts. The reply post is related to the thread.

The post adds to the discussion.
The poster expresses their opinion clearly.

The student has developed an argument using appropriate language.
The argument is supported by facts, opinions and related materials.

The student is judging other posts on their merits.
The student provides a critique of posts in an appropriate manner.

The student structures appropriate questions which are related to the topic and previous posts.
The student answers the questions posted by their peers, provides a limited defense of position or stance.

4

Student refers to other posts.
The reply post is related to the thread.

The post enhances the discussion and is expressed in clear and concise opinion.

The student has developed the argument using appropriate language.
This is clearly and appropriately supported by facts, opinions and related materials including links.

The student is judging other posts on their merits.

The student provides a detailed critique of posts in an appropriate manner.

The student structures appropriate focusing or challenging questions related to the topic and previous posts.
The student answers the questions posted by their peers with depth and shows a high degree of understanding.
Can defend his or her position of stance on a topic.

Source: Educational Origami