Chapter 9 soc 464

hello please dont use Ai or chatgbt for this assignment because my professor will be using turn in for this assignment. I will also attach a discussion board that I want mine to be the same as the example that I will be sharing also dont forget to BOLD the questions and the key concepts from the PowerPoint that I will be also sharing also dont forgot to do a peer question and BOLd it as well.

Chapter 9: Discussion Board Assignment Instructions

Objectives:

• Show what you know by demonstrating comprehensive, detailed and correct understanding of key concepts, theories and trends from the course via meaningful discussion board interaction with peers.
• Engage students with course material (E-text, PowerPoints, etc.) to deepen comprehension and demonstrate detailed and correct knowledge of key theories, concepts and trends discussed in each chapter.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical writing through reading, writing and peer interaction.

Due: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts are due by the following Monday 11:45pm.

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

• Gather your materials – Have in front of you the assigned Chapter and PowerPoint slides along with these instructions
• Read these instructions and the assigned Chapter and PowerPoints slides, and…
• Take notes – on content relevant to the prompts listed below (see #2)
• Utilize – the Concept list provided in the PowerPoint slides (typically the third slide in the deck).
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The PowerPoint slides provide a roadmap/outline for your discussion post, as well as give updated information/statistics not included in the text. In your discussion posts, be sure to use the concepts and updated information/statistics in the PowerPoint slides as appropriate-.

1. Initial Post:

• Topic Prompts: Importance of Social Support for Older Adults (Chapter 9):
• What is the importance of informal social networks?
• How does marriage work as a source of social support?
• What is the role of the relationship with adult children/kinship networks and intergenerational households?
• Content Requirements:
• Respond fully to all prompts/questions (see above)
• Concept Integration:

1. For a C grade, must integrate a minimum of four concepts from the chapter into your response. For a B, must demonstrate knowledge of 8+ concepts; for an A, 10+ concepts.
2. Must use the concepts from list provided in PowerPoints for each chapter.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of each concept by including detailed definitions and examples/statistics taken directly from the text AND PowerPoints. Include the definition in parentheses the first time you mention the concept in your response.

• Analysis: Discuss sociological connections, implications, or insights regarding concepts, theories, trends, statistics, etc. you have gained from the text and PowerPoints.
• Conclusion: Very briefly summarize your main points and pose a question to your peers to encourage further discussion.
• Formatting and Length:
• The initial post should be between 400-800 words, 12-point font, single spaced.
• Responses to peers (see #2 below) should be between 150-400 words.
• Highlight and/or Bold concepts for clarity of written expression and ease of grading.
• Include original prompts in response and use paragraph breaks where appropriate.
• Proofread and grammar/spellcheck.
• Timeliness: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts (see below) aredue by the following Monday 11:45pm.

3. Response Posts:

• Engagement: Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Aim to engage with posts that discuss different topics or concepts than your own.
• Content Requirements:
• Concept Application: Relate your response to at least one additional course concept not covered in your original post.
• Constructive Feedback: Provide thoughtful and respectful feedback. Comment on strengths and suggest areas for further exploration.
• Further Discussion: Pose a follow-up question or provide an additional perspective to keep the conversation going.
• Length: Each response should be between 150-400 words.
• Timeliness: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts are due by the following Monday 11:45pm.

1. Grading Criteria:

• Respond fully to all Prompts: Response thoroughly addresses all elements of each prompt.
• Understanding of Concepts: Demonstrates clear, detailed and accurate understanding of a minimum of four course concepts/theories/trends for a C grade. For a B or better, must demonstrate knowledge of additional concepts.
• Critical Thinking: Shows depth of analysis and insight in applying concepts, theories, examples and/or trends to the topic.
• Communication/Writing Quality: Writes clearly and effectively, adhering to content, length and formatting requirements.
• Follows instructions: Responses indicate students have read, understood and followed instructions.
• Engagement: Actively participates in the discussion with meaningful contributions.

Grading Criteria

Score

Excellent (Full Credit)

Proficient (Partial Credit)

Needs Improvement (Little/No Credit)

Thoroughly Addresses All Prompts

(2)

Thoroughly answers all prompts with depth and detail.

Addresses most prompts but one may be underdeveloped.

Several prompts missing or only briefly addressed.

Detailed knowledge of Concepts (listed in PPTs)

(2)

Clearly and accurately integrates 10+ course concepts.

Uses 4 to 8+ concepts but definitions are somewhat unclear.

Fewer than 4 concepts used; minimal or mostly inaccurate.

Concept Examples

(1)

Provides strong, relevant examples for concepts when appropriate.

Examples provided for some but may lack depth.

Few or no examples, or examples unrelated.

Quality of Analysis

(1)

Demonstrates sociological insights, connections, and implications.

Some analysis beyond definitions but limited depth.

Minimal or no analysis; only restates definitions.

Conclusion (.5) & Peer Question (.5)

(1)

Strong summary and engaging peer question posed.

Some summary but question may be weak or missing.

Lacks summary and/or no peer question.

Writing Quality

(1)

Clear, well-organized, grammatically correct.

Minor errors, somewhat unclear writing.

Many errors, unclear writing.

Follows Instructions, Timeliness

(1)

Follows all instructions, meets deadline.

Follows most instructions, meets deadline.

Follows few instructions; misses deadline.

Peer Reponses

(1)

Two responses.

Introduces at least one new concept effectively.

Two responses.

Mentions a new concept but weakly developed.

No or minimal responses. No new concepts applied.

Total Score

/10