RESPONSIVENESS TO DISCUSSION QUESTION<\/strong><\/p>\n Discussion post minimum requirements:<\/p>\n *The original posting must be completed by Wednesday, Day 3, at 11:59pm MST. Two response postings to two different peer original posts, on two different days, are required by Saturday, Day 6, at 11:59pm MST. Faculty member inquiries require responses, which are not included in the minimum number of posts. Your Discussion Board postings should be written in standard edited English and follow APA style for format and grammar as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. Be sure to support the postings with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources as well as resources available through the Walden University online databases. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; – Go beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated); -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence. – Demonstrate significant ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources as well as additional resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings; -Exceed the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: -Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence.re -Demonstrate ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings -Meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 6 (20%) – 6 (20%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses are minimally responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and\/or -May (lack) lack in depth, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and\/or -Do not adequately demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources and\/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and\/or has posted by the due date at least in part. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and\/or – Lack in substance, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and\/or a sampling of colleagues\u2019 postings; and\/or does not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE <\/strong><\/td>\n | Points Range: 8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and\/or evaluation of topic; – are well supported by pertinent research\/evidence from a variety of and multiple peer- reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; -Demonstrate significant mastery and thoughtful\/accurate application of content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, presented with some understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and\/or evaluation of topic; -are supported by research\/evidence from peer-reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and \u00b7 demonstrate some mastery and application of content, applicable skills, or strategies presented in the course.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 6 (20%) – 6 (20%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses: – demonstrate minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and\/or errors; \u2013lack support by research\/evidence and\/or the research\/evidence is inappropriate or marginal in quality; and\/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic – demonstrate minimal content, skills or strategies presented in the course. ——-Contain numerous errors when using the skills or strategies presented in the course<\/td>\n | Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: -A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and\/or are inaccurate, contain many omissions and\/or errors; and\/or are not supported by research\/evidence; and\/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic -Many critical errors when discussing content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION <\/strong><\/td>\n | Points Range: 8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses significantly contribute to the quality of the discussion\/interaction and thinking and learning by: -providing Rich and relevant examples; discerning and thought-provoking ideas; and stimulating thoughts and probes; – -demonstrating original thinking, new perspectives, and extensive synthesis of ideas supported by the literature.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses contribute to the quality of the discussion\/interaction and thinking and learning by -providing relevant examples; thought-provoking ideas – Demonstrating synthesis of ideas supported by the literature<\/td>\n | Points Range: 6 (20%) – 6 (20%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses minimally contribute to the quality of discussion\/interaction and thinking and learning by: – providing few and\/or irrelevant examples; and\/or – providing few if any thought- provoking ideas; and\/or -. Information that is restated from the literature with no\/little demonstration of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses do not contribute to the quality of interaction\/discussion and thinking and learning as they do not: -Provide examples (or examples are irrelevant); and\/or -Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and\/or – Demonstrate of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
QUALITY OF WRITING <\/strong><\/td>\n | Points Range: 6 (20%) – 6 (20%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses exceed doctoral -level writing expectations. They: \u00b7 Use grammar and syntax that is clear, concise, and appropriate to doctoral level writing; \u00b7 Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; \u00b7 Use original language and refrain from directly quoting original source materials; -provide correct APA \u00b7 Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 5 (16.67%) – 5 (16.67%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses meet doctoral -level writing expectations. They: \u00b7Use grammar and syntax that is clear and appropriate to doctoral level writing; ; \u00b7 Make a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; \u00b7 paraphrase but refrain from directly quoting original source materials; Provide correct APA format \u00b7 Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints;.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 4 (13.33%) – 4 (13.33%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses are minimally below doctoral-level writing expectations. They: \u00b7 Make more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; \u00b7 Directly quote from original source materials and\/or paraphrase rather than use original language; lack correct APA format; and\/or \u00b7 Are less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.<\/td>\n | Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (10%)<\/p>\n Discussion postings and responses are well below doctoral -level writing expectations. They: \u00b7 Use grammar and syntax that is that is unclear \u00b7 Make many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and –use incorrect APA format \u00b7 Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |