Using the assigned readings as a guide, identify a possible topic of interest that appears in the media, in research, or in your professional practice. It must warrant further investigation as a potential dissertation topic. Introduce your classmates to the topic and explain why you feel it needs further investigation (e.g., research is conflicting, no research addressing the issue, a growing trend, etc.). Briefly identify the problem (i.e. the related issues) and the gap in the literature that will make your study unique.
You are required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 400–500
words and demonstrate course-related knowledge.
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DISCUSSION GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Thread –
Content
19 to 21 points
All key components of the
Discussion prompt are
answered in the thread. The
thread has a clear, logical flow.
Major points are stated clearly.
Major points are supported by
good examples or thoughtful
analysis.
18 points
Most of the components of the
Discussion prompt are answered
in the thread. The thread has a
logical flow. Major points are
stated reasonably well. Major
points are supported by good
examples or thoughtful analysis.
1 to 17 points
The Discussion prompt is
addressed minimally. The
thread lacks flow or content.
Major points are unclear or
confusing. Major points are not
supported by examples or
thoughtful analysis.
0 points
The thread has
not been
submitted.
Replies –
Content
13 to 14 points
Each reply focuses on a
meaningful point made in
another candidate’s thread.
Each reply provides
substantive additional thoughts
regarding the thread and an
explanation of why the
candidate agrees or disagrees
with the idea presented in the
thread. Each reply is clear and
coherent.
12 points
Replies generally focus on a
meaningful point made in
another candidate’s thread.
Replies generally provide
substantive additional thoughts
regarding the thread and an
explanation of why the candidate
likes or dislikes the idea
presented in the thread. Each
reply is clear and coherent.
1 to 11 points
Replies somewhat focus on a
point made in another
candidate’s thread. Replies
could be more substantive
regarding the thread. Replies
lack clarity and coherence.
0 points
Both replies have
not been
submitted.
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Thread –
Grammar,
Spelling, and
Current APA
Formatting
5 points
Spelling and grammar are
correct. Sentences are
complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain
appropriately varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited in current
APA format.
4 points
There are some spelling and
grammar errors. Sentences are
presented well. Paragraphs
contain some varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are mostly cited in
current APA format.
1 to 3 points
Spelling and grammar errors
distract the reader. Sentences
are incomplete or unclear.
Paragraphs are poorly formed.
Where applicable, references
are minimally or not cited in
current APA format.
0 points
The thread has
not been
submitted.
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Thread –
Word Count
4 points
The thread is 400–500 words.
3 points
The thread is 350–399 words.
1 to 2 points
The thread is 300–349 words.
0 points
The thread has
not been
submitted.
Replies –
Grammar,
Spelling, and
Current APA
Formatting
3 points
Spelling and grammar are
correct. Sentences are
complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain
appropriately varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited in current
APA format.
2 points
There are some spelling and
grammar errors. Sentences are
presented well. Paragraphs
contain some varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are mostly cited in
current APA format.
1 points
Spelling and grammar errors
distract the reader. Sentences
are incomplete or unclear.
Paragraphs are poorly formed.
Where applicable, references
are minimally or not cited in
current APA format.
0 points
Both replies have
not been
submitted.
Replies –
Word Count
3 points
At least 2 replies are present
and are 150–250 words each.
2 points
At least 2 replies are present and
are at least 100 words each.
1 point
At least 1 reply is present, and a
minimum word count of 1–99
words is met for each reply.
0 points
Both replies have
not been
submitted.
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