A session and a case note

Updated 10/22/20

CNDV 5325: Advanced Counseling Ethics Discussion Board Rubric – 50 points

Above Average Average Below Average Significant Improvement Needed

Initial Post 12-15 8-11 4-7 0-3 Prepare your initial posting and respond to all discussion questions.

Main video has a unique subject line, thoroughly addresses the discussion board prompt and included a verbatim transcript. Comments were original, thoughtful, reflective, and were spoken clearly and concisely which demonstrates the content was appropriately reviewed and synthesized. The video post was not longer than 4 minutes. The student verbalized where they retrieved the information.

Main video post has a unique subject line, addresses most, but not all of the discussion prompt and included the verbatim transcript. Comments were original, reasonably organized and demonstrate adequate familiarity and analysis of the content. The video post was not longer than 4 minutes. The student verbalized where they retrieved the information.

Main video post has a unique subject line, addresses some of the discussion prompt requirements and may or may not have included the transcript. Statements were not well organized which indicates limited knowledge, understanding, and evaluation of the topic. The video post was longer than 4 minutes. The student did not verbalize where they retrieved the information.

Main video post was made but did not address the discussion board assignment requirements, did not include a transcript, or the video post was not made by Day 3. Post made after Day 3 will receive 0 points.

Response Posts 12-15 8-11 4-7 0-3 Respond to at least three peers with substantive responses and support these responses with references. Responses can be made via video (with transcript) or written response.

At least three response postings were made which offered substantial, well voiced/written and thought out contributions-opinions, observations, questions, experiences, critiques, suggestions, etc. The student responses expanded the discussion and allowed for additional information, ideas, and perspectives. Included references and APA citations where needed.

At least two response postings were made which included substantial content via voiced or written response. The student responses expanded the discussion and allowed for additional information, ideas, and perspectives. There was a limited number of errors or the response need additional supporting detail. Included references and APA citations where needed.

Only one substantial video or written response was posted that expanded the discussion and allowed for additional information, ideas, and perspectives OR postings were not substantial, limited to “I agree” types of replies. No references or citations included.

No responses were posted, or the responses did not meet the criteria.

Participation 9-10 6-8 3-5 0-2 Being an active member in the course discussion. Note: The discussion board begins on Day 1 (Monday) and ends on Day 6 (Saturday); participation does include the first/main post.

Postings were evenly distributed throughout (beginning [Monday] to end [Saturday]) the discussion period and indicates active participation. Substantial replies were posted for more than 3 different classmates.

Postings were submitted on 4 various days throughout the discussion period but may not reflect participation from the beginning to end of the discussion period. Substantial replies were posted for three classmates.

Postings were submitted on at least three different days during the discussion period (11:59 PM and 12:01 AM the next day does not qualify). Replies were posted for at least three classmates.

Participation was not continuous throughout the discussion period (up to 3 days only) or the student only replied to two or less classmates.

Etiquette/Quality 9-10 6-8 3-5 0-2 Communicating according to professional counseling standards.

Postings were thoughtful, reflective, appropriate, using proper language, cordiality, grammar, punctuation, etc. Postings were professionally voiced and written. The student presented themselves professionally.

Posting were reasonably appropriate and professionally written/spoken but contain a few errors. The student presented themselves professionally.

Postings included inappropriate references, did not reflect standards of the counseling profession, and may include several errors in grammar/structure. The student may or may not have presented themselves professionally.

Postings were not professionally written/spoken and displayed poor grammar/structure, inappropriate slang/abbreviations, etc. The student did not present themselves professionally.