January 21, 2020

Week 6 Discussion 1: Presidential Advisor

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Review Chapter 2, 3 (pp. 56-59), 13
Lesson
Additional scholarly sources you identify through your own research

Initial Post Instructions

You are an advisor to the President tasked with cutting at least $300 billion from the budget. The president wants your recommendations to cut lines, not large categories. Explain why you chose those cuts.

Note: These are not true US budget numbers.

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

Initial Post Content

7.0 pts

Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.

5.0 pts

Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.

3.0 pts

Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.

0.0 pts

Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).

7.0 pts

Initial Post Evidence & Sources

4.0 pts

Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.

3.0 pts

Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons. Sources are credited.

2.0 pts

Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.

0.0 pts

Does not integrate any evidence.

4.0 pts

Follow-Up Post 1

4.0 pts

Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.

3.0 pts

Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.

2.0 pts

Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.

0.0 pts

Does not respond to another student or instructor.

4.0 pts

Follow-Up Post 2

4.0 pts

Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.

3.0 pts

Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.

2.0 pts

Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.

0.0 pts

Does not respond to another student or instructor.

4.0 pts

Professional Communication

4.0 pts

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

3.0 pts

Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

2.0 pts

Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

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).

4.0 pts

Timeliness of Responses

1.0 pts

Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.

0.0 pts

Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.

1.0 pts

Frequency of Responses

1.0 pts

Posts in the discussion on two different days.

0.0 pts

Posts fewer than two different days OR does not participate at all.

1.0 pts

Total Points: 25.0

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