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Book Discussion and Reflection Assignment

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Book Discussion and Reflection Assignment Online Discussion Rubric

Does not Meet Competency

4 pts

Competency

8 pts

Proficient Competency

10 pts

Initial Posting

Explores, explains, expands upon the issue/question being discussed. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter.

Demonstrates analysis on various levels other than personal.

Posts adequate content / responses with superficial thought and preparation; however, doesn't address all aspects of the tasks / requirements. Posts no content / responses.

Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. Posts information that is off- topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to the discussion.

Posts well developed content / responses that address all aspects of the task / requirements; however, lacks full development of concepts.

Posts information that is factually correct; however, it lacks full development of thought.

Posts well developed content/ responses that fully address all aspects of the tasks/ requirements. Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contributions and advances the discussion.

Follow-Up Postings

Promotes interaction and asks engaging questions or makes debatable remarks.

Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. Posts no follow-up responses to others.

Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.

Demonstrates analysis of others' posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.

Timeliness

Timeliness of discussion contributions.

Comments neither distributed nor concentrated throughout the discussion; does not participate.

Comments distributed throughout the discussion. Participates less than the directed number/ frequency of posts per week (forum period) or posts contributions that are late.

Comments consistently and logically distributed throughout the discussion. Participates as directed regarding the number/ frequency of posts throughout the week (forum period).

References and Support

Incorporates readings, research, and personal experiences.

Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research. Includes no references or supporting experience; does not use APA guidelines to cite references.

Incorporates some references from readings, research, and personal experience. References are provided according to APA guidelines.

Uses references to readings, research, or personal experience to support comments.

References are provided according to APA guidelines.

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Book Discussion and Reflection Assignment Professionalism

Adheres to grammar conventions and respectful interactions.

Communicates in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. Less than 5 grammar errors, no unprofessional comments or behaviors.

Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate.

Unprofessional comments or behaviors.

Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. Less than two grammar errors; no unprofessional comments or behaviors.

Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors.

Unprofessional comments or behaviors are present.

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Book Discussion and Reflection Assignment 2. Reflective Essay Please see below the Reflective Essay Rubric Please also review the document entitled Reflective Writing in the Resource Section of Moodle, as it will assist you with this assignment.

Format of Paper Organization Length Font APA style To Get full marks in this session you must attach a copy of all your discussion posts, with dates and times as an appendix.

No apparent format. Less than one page submission Not in PDF Format Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the discussion. 0points

Does not follow an organized outline of ideas Length is too short or too long Identified font is not used Margins are not set Pages not numbered 7points

Some outline attempted in organization of ideas Unclear transitions to new ideas Length is not met or font is not appropriate 10points

Outline is clear in presentation of ideas Appropriate length of paper Correct font is used 12points

Very clear and organized ideas Strong presentation of paper outline Correct length Correct font All Discussions .atta ched in appendix 15points

Analysis of book Relation to the topics discussed online Use of terminology from course Shows critical thinking

Quotes not identified and unacceptable No formal descriptions Illustrations not included Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable To demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment. 0points

Provides no critical thinking and only a summary of what the book consisted of Gives no relation to the course work or terminology No focus on what the writer was presenting 20points

Uses some basic course terminology but limited critical thinking about the book's purpose, learning, main points, disagreements/ agreements Presented no articulation of books' purpose. 24points

Provides new perspective and relation to the issues addressed in the course Uses terminology learned from the course in appropriate ways 32points

Provides evidence of critical thinking Avoids simple explanations of terminology but rather relates the terminology to the book and the purpose Articulates authors ideas clearly with own well thought out ideas 40points

Personal Reflection Addresses personal reaction to book Acknowledge s any emotion or thought of a personal nature

Nothing submitted No personal reflection and or reaction Not the assigned task Off task 0points

Very vague and no personal reaction included Inappropriate use of reflection taking up majority of paper. Disjointed 20points

Some reflection but lacks in ability to relate to what was learned through the book 24points

Good overall reaction is presented Reflection what was personally learned from the book in relation to experience and to the course 32points

Reflection flows well and integrates learning from the coursework as well as the book. Expression of personal learning to the book and the course 40points

Mechanics Grammar Spelling Punctuation

Student either did not submit the assignment or was unable to demonstrate enough knowledge to receive credit for the assignment. 0points

Many spelling errors Difficulty understanding ideas due to improper grammar Significant punctuation errors 7points

Spelling errors Several grammatical errors Punctuation errors 10points

Generally appropriate usage of grammar and punctuation Evidence of spell check used 12points

Virtually free of grammar and spelling errors Limited punctuation errors 15points

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Book Discussion and Reflection Assignment

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