Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
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- Textbook: Chapter 7, 8, 9
- Lesson
- Additional scholarly sources you identify through your own research
Initial Post Instructions
“The US is a stable government.” Develop an argument for why you think this is true or false. Use specific historical examples. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Minimum of 1 scholarly source, which can include your textbook or assigned readings or may be from your additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:
- Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Discussion Grading Rubric – 25 pts
You’ve already rated students with this rubric. Any major changes could affect their assessment results.
Discussion Grading Rubric – 25 pts
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Initial Post Content
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7.0 pts
Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
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5.0 pts
Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.
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3.0 pts
Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.
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0.0 pts
Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
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7.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Initial Post Evidence & Sources
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4.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.
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3.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons. Sources are credited.
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2.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.
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0.0 pts
Does not integrate any evidence.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Follow-Up Post 1
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4.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
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3.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
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2.0 pts
Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.
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0.0 pts
Does not respond to another student or instructor.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Follow-Up Post 2
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4.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
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3.0 pts
Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
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2.0 pts
Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.
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0.0 pts
Does not respond to another student or instructor.
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Professional Communication
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4.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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3.0 pts
Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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2.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
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0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Timeliness of Responses
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1.0 pts
Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
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0.0 pts
Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
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1.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Frequency of Responses
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1.0 pts
Posts in the discussion on two different days.
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0.0 pts
Posts fewer than two different days OR does not participate at all.
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1.0 pts
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Total Points: 25.0
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