Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: pp. 281-284, 338-356
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (apply a new source for your Week 7 Pro-Con Position Paper)
Apply the following writing resources to your posts:
Initial Post Instructions
This week’s lesson presented a model of an annotated bibliography. Review the model, focusing on the components of the entry:
- Reference citation
- Summary
- Credibility
- Assessment
Research a new source for your Pro-Con Position Paper (hopefully one that represents your opposition’s point). Then, draft 1 reference entry and 2 paragraphs for this new source.
Make sure to cite your source in APA format.
Follow-Up Post Instructions.
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. For peer feedback this week, please review the Guidelines for Evaluating Sources in our textbook (Seyler & Brizee, 2018, pp. 281-282). Consider the following prompts as you provide feedback to your peers:
- What is the purpose of the text?
- Can you locate the author’s credentials?
- Estimate the credibility of the text.
- Is this source an appropriate level for this degree of academic writing?
- Is the source up-to-date?
- Do you agree with how your peer intends to apply the source?
- Can you think of any other applications?
- Do you notice any inaccuracies in the APA formatting?
- Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Note: If you see that someone has already received feedback from two peers, please choose to help a peer who has yet to obtain feedback.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:
Discussion Grading Rubric – 25 pts
You’ve already rated students with this rubric. Any major changes could affect their assessment results.
Discussion Grading Rubric – 25 pts
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Initial Post Content
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7.0 pts
Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
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5.0 pts
Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.
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3.0 pts
Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.
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0.0 pts
Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
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7.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Initial Post Evidence & Sources
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4.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.
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3.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons. Sources are credited.
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2.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.
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0.0 pts
Does not integrate any evidence.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Follow-Up Post 1
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4.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
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3.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
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2.0 pts
Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.
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0.0 pts
Does not respond to another student or instructor.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Follow-Up Post 2
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4.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
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3.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
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2.0 pts
Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.
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0.0 pts
Does not respond to another student or instructor.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Professional Communication
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4.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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3.0 pts
Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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2.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Timeliness of Responses
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1.0 pts
Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
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0.0 pts
Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
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1.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Frequency of Responses
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1.0 pts
Posts in the discussion on two different days.
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0.0 pts
Posts fewer than two different days OR does not participate at all.
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1.0 pts
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Total Points: 25.0
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