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HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE 350 Critical Thinking Rubric

2. Critical Thinking Exercise Rubric

Participation in critical thinking exercises is essential to the successful completion of this course. Please keep in mind the following guidelines to help you develop and formulate sound, thought-provoking responses and earn the maximum grade available.

General Guidelines

· Take the time to organize your thoughts prior to formulating your responses.

· Carefully proofread your responses before submitting them.

· Provide peer feedback using polite and courteous language.

· You must use proper APA style to cite and list your references.

· No credit will be given for posts made outside the week the critical thinking exercise is assigned.

· Substantive contributions are required. Posts such as "I agree" or "Good job" will not be awarded any credit in the critical thinking exercise.

Rubric Guidelines

· Main Topic Relevance measures the relevance of your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must contain content that clearly addresses the main topic of discussion.

· Main Topic Critical Thinking measures your critical thinking ability in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrate critical thinking.

· Main Topic Timeliness measures when you first post your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, you must post your response to the main topic before initial due date.

·

· The due dates for posting your first posts in the critical thinking exercise can be found on the course calendar, course schedule, the News and Announcement forums, or in the actual discussion forum post directions themselves. If you have any questions, contact your instructor at the appropriate email address found in the syllabus.

· Please note that critical thinking exercises are graded as separate assignments; guidelines and requirements are for EACH exercise, not collectively.

·

· Main Topic Post Length counts the number of words you use in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be 250 words or more in length.

· Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance measures your relevance to the topic being discussed and your engagement with peers. To earn full credit, your peer responses must engage dialog relevant to the topic with at least two or more peers.

· Peer Response Length counts the number of words you use in your peer responses. To earn full credit, your peer responses must be 100 words or more in length.

· Overall Mechanics / Professionalism measures your ability to communicate effectively. To earn full credit, your contributions must be written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and be free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors.

Critical Thinking Exercises will be graded using the following criteria:

Criteria	8 points	16 points	24 points
Main Topic Relevance	Discussion post did not address the main topic.	Discussion post partially addressed the main topic.	Discussion post addressed the main topic.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Main Topic Critical Thinking	Main points were poorly developed ideas which showed little or no evidence of critical thinking.	Main points were apparent with some supporting details provided that demonstrated some critical thinking.	Main points were well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrated critical thinking.
Criteria	4 points	8 points
Main Topic Timeliness	Created new Discussion Topic after initial due date.	Created new Discussion Topic on or before initial due date.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points	8 points	10 points
Main Topic Post Length	Less than 100 words.	100-149 words.	150-199 words.	200-249 words.	250+ words.
Criteria	8 points	16 points
Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance	Dialog with one peer was relevant to the topic.	Dialog with two peers were relevant to the topic.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points
Peer Response Length	No dialog with peers met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with one peer met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with two peers met the required word length of 100+ words.
Criteria	4 Points	8 Points	12 Points
APA Style: In-Text Citations and References	APA style was used with frequent and significant errors. In-text citations do not conform to APA style AND/OR references are not cited correctly AND/OR there is no accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was used with some errors. Some in-text citations conform to APA style AND/OR some references are cited correctly AND/OR there is some accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was mostly used accurately and consistently. Most or all in-text citations conform to APA style. Most or all references are cited correctly. There is accuracy between in-text citations and the references.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Overall Mechanics / Professionalism	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained many APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, demonstrating a lack of professionalism. (6 or more errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained some APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, distracting from professionalism. (3 to 5 errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts were written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and were mostly free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors. (Less than 3 errors)

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE 350 Critical Exercise

Week 2

Listed below are topics I would like for you to discuss. Refer to the reading preparation, weekly materials, when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum. Put your writing into your own words, do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources, be sure to cite them properly. Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting.

In the event of a natural disaster where communications are down and the nation’s infrastructure is at its most vulnerable, what programs will assure that federal networks are secure? List the programs you would use to assure the security of these networks and tell why you chose the programs you chose.

This exercise should be at least 250 words in length. Please construct your answer in APA 7th Edition format.

The following optional learning resources contain approved external websites that may be used to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of the material presented in this weeks lesson. They are categorized by the student learning objectives in this week. Please take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge with the material provided.

Cybersecurity. Department of Homeland Security. (2021, March 1). https://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity.

Click https://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity link to open resource.

The United States Government. (2021, May 12). FACT SHEET: President Signs Executive Order Charting New Course to Improve the Nation's Cybersecurity and Protect Federal Government Networks. The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/12/fact-sheet-president-signs-executive-order-charting-new-course-to-improve-the-nations-cybersecurity-and-protect-federal-government-networks/.

Click https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/12/fact-sheet-president-signs-executive-order-charting-new-course-to-improve-the-nations-cybersecurity-and-protect-federal-government-networks/ link to open resource.

Federal Network Security. Department of Homeland Security. (2021, March 1). https://www.dhs.gov/taxonomy/term/1066/all/feed.

Click https://www.dhs.gov/taxonomy/term/1066/all/feed link to open resource.

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE 350 Critical Thinking Rubric

2. Critical Thinking Exercise Rubric

Participation in critical thinking exercises is essential to the successful completion of this course. Please keep in mind the following guidelines to help you develop and formulate sound, thought-provoking responses and earn the maximum grade available.

General Guidelines

· Take the time to organize your thoughts prior to formulating your responses.

· Carefully proofread your responses before submitting them.

· Provide peer feedback using polite and courteous language.

· You must use proper APA style to cite and list your references.

· No credit will be given for posts made outside the week the critical thinking exercise is assigned.

· Substantive contributions are required. Posts such as "I agree" or "Good job" will not be awarded any credit in the critical thinking exercise.

Rubric Guidelines

· Main Topic Relevance measures the relevance of your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must contain content that clearly addresses the main topic of discussion.

· Main Topic Critical Thinking measures your critical thinking ability in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrate critical thinking.

· Main Topic Timeliness measures when you first post your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, you must post your response to the main topic before initial due date.

·

· The due dates for posting your first posts in the critical thinking exercise can be found on the course calendar, course schedule, the News and Announcement forums, or in the actual discussion forum post directions themselves. If you have any questions, contact your instructor at the appropriate email address found in the syllabus.

· Please note that critical thinking exercises are graded as separate assignments; guidelines and requirements are for EACH exercise, not collectively.

·

· Main Topic Post Length counts the number of words you use in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be 250 words or more in length.

· Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance measures your relevance to the topic being discussed and your engagement with peers. To earn full credit, your peer responses must engage dialog relevant to the topic with at least two or more peers.

· Peer Response Length counts the number of words you use in your peer responses. To earn full credit, your peer responses must be 100 words or more in length.

· Overall Mechanics / Professionalism measures your ability to communicate effectively. To earn full credit, your contributions must be written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and be free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors.

Critical Thinking Exercises will be graded using the following criteria:

Criteria	8 points	16 points	24 points
Main Topic Relevance	Discussion post did not address the main topic.	Discussion post partially addressed the main topic.	Discussion post addressed the main topic.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Main Topic Critical Thinking	Main points were poorly developed ideas which showed little or no evidence of critical thinking.	Main points were apparent with some supporting details provided that demonstrated some critical thinking.	Main points were well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrated critical thinking.
Criteria	4 points	8 points
Main Topic Timeliness	Created new Discussion Topic after initial due date.	Created new Discussion Topic on or before initial due date.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points	8 points	10 points
Main Topic Post Length	Less than 100 words.	100-149 words.	150-199 words.	200-249 words.	250+ words.
Criteria	8 points	16 points
Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance	Dialog with one peer was relevant to the topic.	Dialog with two peers were relevant to the topic.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points
Peer Response Length	No dialog with peers met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with one peer met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with two peers met the required word length of 100+ words.
Criteria	4 Points	8 Points	12 Points
APA Style: In-Text Citations and References	APA style was used with frequent and significant errors. In-text citations do not conform to APA style AND/OR references are not cited correctly AND/OR there is no accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was used with some errors. Some in-text citations conform to APA style AND/OR some references are cited correctly AND/OR there is some accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was mostly used accurately and consistently. Most or all in-text citations conform to APA style. Most or all references are cited correctly. There is accuracy between in-text citations and the references.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Overall Mechanics / Professionalism	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained many APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, demonstrating a lack of professionalism. (6 or more errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained some APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, distracting from professionalism. (3 to 5 errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts were written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and were mostly free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors. (Less than 3 errors)

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE 350 Critical Exercise

Week 2

Listed below are topics I would like for you to discuss. Refer to the reading preparation, weekly materials, when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum. Put your writing into your own words, do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources, be sure to cite them properly. Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting.

In the event of a natural disaster where communications are down and the nation’s infrastructure is at its most vulnerable, what programs will assure that federal networks are secure? List the programs you would use to assure the security of these networks and tell why you chose the programs you chose.

This exercise should be at least 250 words in length. Please construct your answer in APA 7th Edition format.

The following optional learning resources contain approved external websites that may be used to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of the material presented in this weeks lesson. They are categorized by the student learning objectives in this week. Please take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge with the material provided.

Cybersecurity. Department of Homeland Security. (2021, March 1). https://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity.

Click https://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity link to open resource.

The United States Government. (2021, May 12). FACT SHEET: President Signs Executive Order Charting New Course to Improve the Nation's Cybersecurity and Protect Federal Government Networks. The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/12/fact-sheet-president-signs-executive-order-charting-new-course-to-improve-the-nations-cybersecurity-and-protect-federal-government-networks/.

Click https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/12/fact-sheet-president-signs-executive-order-charting-new-course-to-improve-the-nations-cybersecurity-and-protect-federal-government-networks/ link to open resource.

Federal Network Security. Department of Homeland Security. (2021, March 1). https://www.dhs.gov/taxonomy/term/1066/all/feed.

Click https://www.dhs.gov/taxonomy/term/1066/all/feed link to open resource.

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE 350 Critical Thinking Rubric

2. Critical Thinking Exercise Rubric

Participation in critical thinking exercises is essential to the successful completion of this course. Please keep in mind the following guidelines to help you develop and formulate sound, thought-provoking responses and earn the maximum grade available.

General Guidelines

· Take the time to organize your thoughts prior to formulating your responses.

· Carefully proofread your responses before submitting them.

· Provide peer feedback using polite and courteous language.

· You must use proper APA style to cite and list your references.

· No credit will be given for posts made outside the week the critical thinking exercise is assigned.

· Substantive contributions are required. Posts such as "I agree" or "Good job" will not be awarded any credit in the critical thinking exercise.

Rubric Guidelines

· Main Topic Relevance measures the relevance of your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must contain content that clearly addresses the main topic of discussion.

· Main Topic Critical Thinking measures your critical thinking ability in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrate critical thinking.

· Main Topic Timeliness measures when you first post your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, you must post your response to the main topic before initial due date.

·

· The due dates for posting your first posts in the critical thinking exercise can be found on the course calendar, course schedule, the News and Announcement forums, or in the actual discussion forum post directions themselves. If you have any questions, contact your instructor at the appropriate email address found in the syllabus.

· Please note that critical thinking exercises are graded as separate assignments; guidelines and requirements are for EACH exercise, not collectively.

·

· Main Topic Post Length counts the number of words you use in your response to the main topic. To earn full credit, your post must be 250 words or more in length.

· Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance measures your relevance to the topic being discussed and your engagement with peers. To earn full credit, your peer responses must engage dialog relevant to the topic with at least two or more peers.

· Peer Response Length counts the number of words you use in your peer responses. To earn full credit, your peer responses must be 100 words or more in length.

· Overall Mechanics / Professionalism measures your ability to communicate effectively. To earn full credit, your contributions must be written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and be free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors.

Critical Thinking Exercises will be graded using the following criteria:

Criteria	8 points	16 points	24 points
Main Topic Relevance	Discussion post did not address the main topic.	Discussion post partially addressed the main topic.	Discussion post addressed the main topic.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Main Topic Critical Thinking	Main points were poorly developed ideas which showed little or no evidence of critical thinking.	Main points were apparent with some supporting details provided that demonstrated some critical thinking.	Main points were well developed with substantial, relevant supporting details that demonstrated critical thinking.
Criteria	4 points	8 points
Main Topic Timeliness	Created new Discussion Topic after initial due date.	Created new Discussion Topic on or before initial due date.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points	8 points	10 points
Main Topic Post Length	Less than 100 words.	100-149 words.	150-199 words.	200-249 words.	250+ words.
Criteria	8 points	16 points
Peer Response Engagement / Topic Relevance	Dialog with one peer was relevant to the topic.	Dialog with two peers were relevant to the topic.
Criteria	2 points	4 points	6 points
Peer Response Length	No dialog with peers met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with one peer met the required word length of 100+ words.	Dialog with two peers met the required word length of 100+ words.
Criteria	4 Points	8 Points	12 Points
APA Style: In-Text Citations and References	APA style was used with frequent and significant errors. In-text citations do not conform to APA style AND/OR references are not cited correctly AND/OR there is no accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was used with some errors. Some in-text citations conform to APA style AND/OR some references are cited correctly AND/OR there is some accuracy between in-text citations and the references.	APA style was mostly used accurately and consistently. Most or all in-text citations conform to APA style. Most or all references are cited correctly. There is accuracy between in-text citations and the references.
Criteria	4 points	8 points	12 points
Overall Mechanics / Professionalism	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained many APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, demonstrating a lack of professionalism. (6 or more errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts contained some APA, grammatical, spelling, capitalization, and/or punctuation errors, distracting from professionalism. (3 to 5 errors)	Critical Thinking Exercise posts were written in a professional manner using APA guidelines and were mostly free of grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors. (Less than 3 errors)

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

HSE350CriticalExerciseWeek2.docx

HSE350CriticalThinkingRubric.docx

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