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Psychology Discussion Requirements 

1. You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on three separate days.  The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Wednesday night. It is best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST).  Responses to me do not count as a response to another student; however, I will interact with each of you throughout the course. I encourage you to respond back. If you do not post onthree separate days you will lose points (possible 15 point deduction). There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.

2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation.  It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response must be a minimum of 200 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.

4. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.

5.  Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to address by name.

6. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post. 

Psych Discussion Post

Due By

Cited Source – In Text and Reference

Word Count

Point Value

Post 1 – Initial Response is well organized, includes a citation, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Wednesday

Yes – mandatory

300

50 points

Post 2 – Response to 1st student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Saturday

Not required, but must cite any work used

200

25 points

Post 3 – Response to 2nd student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Sunday

Not required, but must cite any work used

200

25 points

PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION RUBRIC

Criteria

Exemplary (100%)

50/50

Above Average (89%)

45/ 50

Satisfactory (79%)

40/ 50

Approaches Standard (69%)

35/ 50

Needs Improvement (59%)

30/ 50

Unsatisfactory (0)

0/ 50

Initial Post (50)

Reveals mastery of the material, critical assessment, and thorough exploration of the subject matter.Demonstrates mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage and with no errors.

    Reveals some mastery of the material although further exploration would have increased the value of the post; some critical assessment although portions of the material may be vague.Demonstrates proficiency of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than three errors

    Reveals knowledge of the subject matter although more exploration is needed; some critical assessment was noted although more in-depth perspective would have enhanced the work.Understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than five errors

    May highlight what the reading material offers but does not apply further exploration of the subject matter; critical assessment is lacking. Improvement in some areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; fewer than ten errors but retains clarity throughout most of post.

    Uses personal opinion only without any exploration of additional possibilities; no critical assessment is noted. Needs improvement in grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; more than fifteen errors; errors affect clarity of post.

    Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.

    Criteria

    • 25/25
    • per post

    22/ 25

    per post

    20/ 25

    per post

    17/ 25

    per post

    15/ 25

    per post

    0/ 25

    per post

    Peer Responses (25 per post)

    • Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through thought-provoking peer responses; demonstrates depth of analysis of topic and peer’s post;source support in proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with no errors

    Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through meaningful comments that demonstrate understanding of topic and peer’s post. Source support  may not fully use proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than three errors

    Engages peers but does not promote further consideration of the material so that additional learning takes place. Source support may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than five errors.

    Peer engagement does not encourage depth of academic thought or is based on personal opinion only. Source support may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, with fewer than ten errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics and usage

    Peer responses do not add substance or promote engagement in the discussion in a meaningful way; comments are superficial or off topic.Extremely limited or no source support noted; improper or missing APA format, and grammar, spelling, mechanics affect clarity

    Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.

    To Drink or Not to Drink

    For a long time mothers have been warned about drinking any amount of alcohol while pregnant for fear of their child being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). However over the past few years reports are starting to come out stating that a couple of glasses of wine a week during a pregnancy is ok. In fact some doctors are saying this can be healthy for the baby because it relaxes the mother and lowers her level of stress.

    Before you start this week’s discussion read the two Opposing Viewpoint articles below, and conduct your own research on the web concerning this issue. Then answer the following questions.

    • What are the symptoms and long term prognoses for a child born with FAS?
    • What are the risks to the baby if the mother suffers from chronic stress throughout the pregnancy?
    • Based on all you have read do you feel that the benefits of lowered stress levels by the mother outweigh the minor risks of drinking a glass of wine on a regular basis? Make sure to support your point of view with information from the source(s) you read. The following articles are attached above as possible resources for your discussion.

    Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentAny Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Is Harmful.pdf
    Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentThe Risks of Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Have Been Exaggerated.pdf

    Note: Remember to cite a source in your primary post.

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