EPID600 Internet class
Rating scales for Peer and TA Evaluations
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1. Participating in group discussion forums Attendance rating
  Missed 3 or more discussion forums* or dominated discussion forums in a way that made it difficult for all to participate 1 - Not adequate
  Missed 2 discussion forums* or dominated occasional forums to the extent that others found it difficult to participate 2 - Adequate
  Participated in all but 1 discussion forum* and did not dominate the discussion 3 - Fully satisfactory
  Made at least two, well-spaced out contributions in each forum. 4 - Excellent
  Made three well-spaced out contributions (i.e., near the beginning, middle, and end of forum) in each forum. 5 - Outstanding
  * missing a forum is excused with a compelling reason and timely notice to small group members and TA  
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2. Preparing for group discussion forums (reading textbook; reading/listening to lecture; reading case study article and supplementary materials; answering the Case Study questions) Preparation rating
  Contributions to discussion forums suggest that student has not read or listened to assigned textbook readings, case studies, or lectures or is significantly behind schedule. 1 - Not adequate
  Contributions to discussion forums suggest that student has usually read or listened to textbook, case-studies, and lectures. 2 - Adequate
  Contributions to discussion forums suggest that student has regularly studied textbook, case studies, and lectures in a timely manner. 3 - Fully satisfactory
  Contributions to discussion forums suggest careful and timely study of required textbook reading, lecture, and case-study. 4 - Excellent
  Contributions to discussion forums suggest careful and timely study of course materials and also outside reading. 5 - Outstanding
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3. Making good quality contributions in discussion forums Contribution rating
  Barely contributes to group discussions, knowledge, awareness, and understanding. 1 - Not adequate
  Makes occasional contributions or largely superficial ones 2 - Adequate
  Regularly makes relevant contributions to discussion forums 3 - Fully satisfactory
  Regularly makes relevant contributions that reflect careful reading of others' comments and add to the group's knowledge, understanding, insight, or awareness 4 - Excellent
  Regularly makes multiple thoughtful or insightful contributions that reflect 1) careful reading of others' comments and also 2) knowledge beyond the required course material 5 - Outstanding
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4. Serving as Discussion Forum Leader, including preparation (Note this will not apply for students who have not yet been a Forum Leader- see NA option for this criterion) Facilitating rating
  One or more of: apparently had not studied the materials for this module, did not start the forum with an acceptable introduction, failed to remind the group of the question at hand if the discussion wandered, did not write a summary or summary was poorly written and/or poorly covered the discussion 1 - Not adequate
  Started the forum with an acceptable introduction, reminded the group of the question at hand if the discussion wandered, but summary was not well written or omitted several key items from the discussion 2 - Adequate
  Started the forum with an acceptable introduction, reminded the group of the question at hand if the discussion wandered, summary was well written and included most of the key items from the discussion 3 - Fully satisfactory
  Started the forum with a well thought-out introduction, reminded the group of the question at hand if the discussion wandered, interjected helpful comments at appropriate times, summary was well written and included almost all of the key items from the discussion; or served as an adequate (rating of 2) Leader for more than one forum 4 - Excellent
  Started the forum with a well thought out introduction reflecting outside reading or knowledge, reminded the group of the question at hand if the discussion wandered, interjected helpful comments at appropriate times and reflecting outside reading or knowledge, summary was well organized and well written and included essentially all of the key items from the discussion); or served as a fully satisfactory (rating of 3) Leader for more than one forum 5 - Outstanding
  OR: This criterion does not apply for this student yet NA
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5. Supporting the other members of the group by listening to and valuing the opinions of others Supporting rating
  Adversely affects group learning due to hostile or negative remarks, lack of respect for contributions from others 1 - Not adequate
  Generally acknowledges other group members' comments, tolerates but does not appreciate ideas and contributions that differ from her/his own perspective 2 – Adequate
  Regularly acknowledges other group members comments, respects and appreciates the ideas and contributions of others 3 - Fully satisfactory
  Contributions are regularly respectful of and responsive to previous comments by other group members, reflecting an open mind, patience, and encouragement to others to express their ideas; helps other students understand difficult concepts 4 - Excellent
  Excellent (see level 4) and also brings out the value of others' contributions that may not have been readily apparent. 5 - Outstanding
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6. Overall evaluation of how much this person has contributed to the group and to your learning (this rating influences the course grade) Overall rating
  Has not contributed at all to the group or even assisted individual group members. 0% - No contribution
  Has made some but minimal contributions to group discussions or assisting individual group members. 25% - Minimal contributions
  Has made occasional good contributions or frequent, but superficial, ones. 50% - Inadequate contributions
  Has contributed her/his share or nearly so, in all or almost all respects. 75% - Adequate contributions
  Has made good quality contributions regularly, often helping the group to reach the correct answer, is a good facilitator, explains concepts well. 90% - Very good contributions
  Regularly makes excellent contributions to discussions, is a very good facilitator, explains concepts well, provides patient assistance to individual group members. 100% - Excellent contributions
  Contributes fully and often beyond what would be expected; is an excellent facilitator. 110% - Above and beyond
  Is a leader in helping the group and individual members to understand the course material fully and reach true consensus answers. 120% - Outstanding contributor
     
    8/31/2003vs, 9/8/2007vs