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PADM 700

Discussion: Case Study Assignment Instructions

Students will take part in 4 Discussions in which you will conduct a case study of an observed study in a public administration context. The analysis will be based upon the concepts you learned and discussed in the previous module’s essay assignment, writing 450-500 words in the initial thread. For the case study, students are welcome to cite a scholarly source, but if they do, it must not be merely a theoretical/philosophical discussion. Instead, whatever source is used for the actual case study must focus on a real-world public administration situation that is being discussed and analyzed in the chosen article. Students will in turn apply concepts discussed in the previous Module: Week’s essay to analyze the situation, in addition to the required reading and presentations from the current Module: Week. Remember: it will be important to do both!

Then, students will post replies of 200–250 words each to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be unique and must integrate ideas (and citations) from the required reading. Reply comments must engage the case study observations made by classmates and must bring to light concepts from the required reading from the current Module: Week as well as additional reading. Thus, merely posting the same reply in 3 places is not sufficient and may be treated as a form of academic misconduct. The original thread must incorporate ideas and citations from all the required readings and presentations for that Module: Week in addition research from two scholarly sources. The reply posts must also integrate ideas and citations from the required readings and presentations for the Module: Week, as appropriate, and at least two scholarly sources.

Thread:

· 450-500 words

· Ideas and citations from all the required reading and presentations from the Module: Week

· Ideas and citations from two scholarly sources

· Case Study of a real public administration situation related to the concepts discussed in the prior week.

In this course, Discussions play an exceptionally important role. Consider these threads and replies to be formal communications on the same level as those you would conduct with employers, clients, or colleagues in the professional, political, or academic world. As such, they must be free of grammatical errors, must be properly formatted in current APA style, and must consist of well-reasoned, contemplative, and substantive posts and replies, rather than mere ipse dixit.

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DiscussionGradingRubric.pdf

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread

Content

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

• Each question/prompt is answered thoroughly and logically. • Major points are stated clearly and effectively. • Clear, logical flow to post; stayed on topic.

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

• Each question/prompt is answered. • Major points are stated clearly and effectively for the most part. • Clear, logical and focused for the most part.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Not all facets of the prompt/questions are answered. • Lack of clarity, coherence, logic and focus in key areas.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Thread

Research Engagement

13 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

• Ideas from all the required reading and presentations from the Module: Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated. • Relates topic to Scripture/biblical principles where appropriate.

10 to >8.0 pts

Proficient

• Ideas from most the required reading and presentations from the Module: Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated. • Scripture/biblical principles are included but unfocused at times.

8 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Ideas from few of the required reading and presentations from the Module: Week and 2 scholarly sources are integrated. • Missing Biblical integration.

0 pts

Not Present

13 pts

Reply

Content

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

• 2 unique interaction posts with classmates • One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads. • Moves the conversation forward with new ideas, research, and analysis. • Student’s response delivered in a thorough, thoughtful, and analytical manner with the student’s position clearly evident.

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

• At least 2 unique interaction posts with classmates • One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads. • New ideas, research, and analysis are not always included. • Some commentary is repetitive from one reply to the next. • At times, reply posts do not seem to actually build upon classmate’s post.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Missing one or more reply posts. • Reply posts are redundant. • Little in the way of new ideas, research, and analysis are not always included.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Points

Reply

Research Engagement

10 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

• 2 unique interaction posts with classmates • One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads. • Relates topic to Scripture/biblical principles where appropriate. • Contains abundant citations from required reading, presentations, and 2 scholarly sources.

8 to >6.0 pts

Proficient

• 2 unique interaction posts with classmates • One reply posted to each of 2 classmates’ threads. • Scripture/biblical principles are included but unfocused at times. • Contains some citations from reading, presentations, and scholarly sources.

6 to >0.0 pts

Developing

• Missing one or more reply posts. • Missing Biblical integration. • Limited citations from the required reading and presentations.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Grammar, Spelling, & APA

15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Minimal to no errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

13 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Some errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

11 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, or APA.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Word Count 7 to >5.0 pts

Advanced

Appropriate word count: 450-500 words for thread; 200–250 words per reply.

5 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

100 words more or less than the required length.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Over 100 words more or less than the required length.

0 pts

Not Present

7 pts

Total Points: 75

Discussion Grading Rubric

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