Suicide

Distinguished

Post substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.

Excellent

Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.

Fair

Demonstrates limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given.

Poor

Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear.

Distinguished

Well-spoken, professional, and clearly organized. Speaks in English with a strong voice and clear pronunciation with no grammar issues. Strong, upbeat, delivery with a vocal inflection that engages the audience throughout; very professional. Little to no fillers. The speaker is relaxed, confident, dressed in their lab coat with their ID, and prepared.

Excellent

Average oral presentation delivery and logically organized. Speaks in English with minor pronunciation issues and grammatical errors. Vocal inflection is strong throughout, engages the audience, and is professional. Little to no fillers. The speaker is relaxed, confident, dressed in their lab coat with their ID, and prepared.

Fair

Casual oral presentation delivery that is sometimes unclear with some errors in pronunciation and grammar. Speaks in English, but is difficult to understand. Vocal inflection is not strong throughout, does not engage audience, and is too casual at times. There are numerous pauses and fillers. The speaker is not relaxed, confidence is lacking, they are not dressed in their lab coat, and/or are not prepared.

Poor

Poor oral presentation delivery. The speaker is inaudible or pronunciation is so poor they cannot be understood. Multiple grammar errors create confusion. Vocal inflection is poor and does not engage the audience. Pauses and fillers make it difficult to follow the speech. The speaker is not dressed appropriately and lacks in confidence and preparation.

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of verbal references.

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of verbal referencing.

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of verbal referencing.

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of verbal referencing.

Distinguished

Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.