Description:
In this activity, you will participate in a discussion about change.
Objectives:
- Examine and assess writers’ use of process reasoning.
- Implement strategies to think critically about topics.
- Identify and correct related logical fallacies.
Instructions:
Step 1: Respond to the following:
Think about a time or phase in your life during which your understanding of—or position on—an issue, event, or other topic changed. What was the process you went through? Was it smooth or rough? Was the outcome positive or negative? How would you divide the process into stages?
Be sure to cite any outside sources in current APA
Discussion Board Rubric 2019
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFrequency
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| 4 pts
Participates at least 3 times during the availability of the discussion board and provides in-depth peer follow-up to at least two peers.
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3 pts
Participates at least twice during the availability of the discussion board. Provides some feedback to a peer, but responds to only one peer.
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2 pts
Participates 1 time during the availability of the discussion board, but there is no follow-up to peers.
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0 pts
No Participation
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Assignment Posting
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| 4 pts
Posts well developed answers that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the concept.
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3 pts
Posts well developed answers that address all of the questions; but lacks full development of concepts.
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2 pts
Posts adequate answers with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all questions.
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0 pts
No Participation
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollow-up Postings
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| 4 pts
Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.
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3 pts
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
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2 pts
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
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0 pts
No Follow-Up Postings.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
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| 4 pts
Uses at least 1 reference in APA format to support comments.
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3 pts
Uses at least 1 reference to support comments, but does not use APA format (simply posts a web address).
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2 pts
Uses only personal experiences, but no references to literature or research.
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0 pts
Includes no references or supporting evidence.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Mechanics
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| 4 pts
Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors.
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3 pts
Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. (1 – 3 errors)
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2 pts
Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with many (3+) errors in clarity or mechanics.
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0 pts
Posts long, unorganized posts that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate.
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4 pts
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Total Points: 20
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