Discussion

RUBRIC CRITERIA FOR DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION:

Each student is to be prepared for class discussion. That means you are to be knowledgeable of the topics being discussed and you have contributed to the discussion demonstrating:

Response to 2 discussion questions with original thought / contribution (perspective not previously posted). Must be posted on Day 3 by 11:59 PM EST. Must use APA format for citations and references and be free of grammatical, APA, and/or spelling errors.

40%

In the discussion development of thought is evidenced (full explanation, detail, insight; this usually requires 3 paragraphs of 5-7 sentences each to accomplish) Must be substantive and include 2 peer reviewed journals (within 10 years) for each question for literature support in addition to textbook.

40%

Substantive response of 1-2 paragraphs of 5-7 sentences each to the posting of 1 other classmate. Must be free of grammatical, APA, and/or spelling errors and include at least 1 peer- reviewed journal for literature support (within 10 years). Must be posted Day 7 by 11:59 PM EST.

20%

Total

100%