Ethical Issues
PHE 425 Compelling Discussion Rubric
Note that the discussions in this course might be new and very different from discussions you have had in other courses. This discussion offers you the opportunity to express your own thoughts, ask questions for clarification, and gain insight from your classmates’ responses and instructor’s guidance. This discussion format should not be viewed as a short paper with citations. APA formatting, including the use of citations, is not required.
Imagine yourself sitting around a conference table with your instructor and classmates. This discussion topic will be similar. It is a place to have lively conversations on the course content with your instructor and peers. These discussions will help you internalize the course content and become more comfortable with it. You should provide thoughtful responses using the course content to support your statements. Although these discussions are informal, be aware of how you are presenting yourself professionally. Do not use slang and be aware of your spelling.
Students are required to post one (1) initial post and to follow up with at least two (2) response posts for each discussion topic assignment
For your initial post (1), you must:
Compose a post of one to two paragraphs in the discussion thread created by your instructor. Complete the initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time of the module week. Take into consideration material such as course content and other discussion topics from the current module and previous modules, when appropriate.
For your response posts (2), you must:
Reply to at least two different classmates in the discussion thread. Complete the two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone. Demonstrate more depth and thought than simply stating “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in each discussion prompt.
Critical Elements Evident (100%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Clarity of Communication
Initial post clearly communicates key ideas and thoughts related to the prompt
Does not clearly communicate key ideas and thoughts in an initial posting related to the prompt
45
Timeliness Submits initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time
Initial post is not submitted or is submitted late
25
Response Engagement
Posts responses that build off the initial post and incorporating course concepts
Response posts are missing or do not build from initial posts and incorporate course concepts
30
Total: 100%