USMx: LDT400x – Week 5: Rubrics for Assignments & Discussions

Below are one discussion rubric and one assignment rubric along with their objectives and descriptions. The discussions and assignments are on Canvas. Go to the domain and use the credentials below to get access.

• Username: GrifflLDT 400x
• Password: ).,b,v,kwsdF98B

• Assignment: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/7691242/assignments/40562349
• Assignment Rubric: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/7691242/assignments/40562349
• Discussion: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/7691242/discussion_topics/19554255
• Discussion Rubric: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/7691242/discussion_topics/19554255

Instructional Design Document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vnZYRjaEWIbc4FkvpAPKrC3sYFmgjcd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116970261773148490381&rtpof=true&sd=true

Assignment Rubric

Find a complete overview of the assignment details here: USMx: LDT400x – Week 4: Develop Assignment & Discussion Prompts. Since this assignment is easily measurable, the rubric could almost be done as a simple yes/no checklist. I decided against it, since there is a qualitative aspect too. Therefore I opted to go for 3 levels: exemplary, accomplished and below expectation.

Find enclosed the overview of the rubric and its grading criteria.

Criteria	Exemplary (2 pts)	Accomplished (1 pts)	Below Expectation (0 pts)
Focus keyword in Title	Your title includes your focus keyword and is written in a clear and informative manner	Your title includes your focus keyword.	Your title does not include your focus keyword.
Meta description and focus keyword	Your meta description is informative and includes your focus keyword.	Your meta description includes your focus keyword.	Your meta description does not include your focus keyword.
Headings and focus keyword	Your heading is informative and includes your focus keyword.	Your meta description includes your focus keyword.	Your meta description does not include your focus keyword.
Body content and focus keyword	Your body content is informative and includes your focus keyword naturally.	Your body content includes your focus keyword.	Your body content does not include your focus keyword.
Quality of Content	Your blog post is well-written and informative. It is relevant to your focus keyword and uses your keyword naturally and effectively.	Your blog post is relevant to your focus keyword.	Your blog post is not relevant to your focus keyword and uses your keyword artificially.
Total Points: 10

Discussion Rubric

What are some tips for using your focus keyword effectively in your content? Describe your experience and discuss the following topics

1. Title & Focus Keyword
2. Meta description & Focus Keyword
3. Headings & Focus Keyword
4. Body Content & Focus Keyword

To participate in this discussion, you must first read the assignment prompt and complete the assignment. Once you have completed the assignment, you can then post your thoughts on the discussion forum.

Rubric on Canvas

Find a complete overview of the discussion details here: USMx: LDT400x – Week 4: Develop Assignment & Discussion Prompts.

Criteria	Criteria	Accomplished (1 pts)	Below Expectation (0 pts)
Title and Focus Keyword	Well written and informative. Your discussion shows your learning progress and provides useful tips	Your discussion shows your learning progress.	Your discussion does not show your learning progress and does not provide useful advise.
Meta description and focus keyword	Well written and informative. Your discussion shows your learning progress and provides useful tips	Your discussion shows your learning progress.	Your discussion does not show your learning progress and does not provide useful advice.
Headings and focus keyword	Well written and informative. Your discussion shows your learning progress and provides useful tips	Your discussion shows your learning progress.	Your discussion does not show your learning progress and does not provide useful advice.
Body content and focus keyword	Well written and informative. Your discussion shows your learning progress and provides useful tips	Your discussion shows your learning progress.	Your discussion does not show your learning progress and does not provide useful advice.
Quality of Content	Well written and informative. Your discussion shows your learning progress and provides useful tips	Your discussion shows your learning progress.	Your discussion does not show your learning progress and does not provide useful advice.
Total Points: 10