Psychology Discussion Requirements

1. You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on three separate days.  The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST).  Responses to me do not count as a response to another student; however, I will interact with each of you throughout the course. I encourage you to respond back. If you do not post on three separate days you will lose points (possible 15 point deduction). There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.

 

2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation.  It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

 

3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words and each response must be a minimum of 150 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.

 

4. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.

 

5.  Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to address by name.

 

6. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.

 

 

Psych Discussion Post	Due By	Cited Source – In Text and Reference	Word Count	Point Value
Post 1 – Initial Response is well organized, includes a citation, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking	Thursday	Yes – mandatory	200	50 points
Post 2 – Response to 1st student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking	Saturday	Not required, but must cite any work used	150	25 points
Post 3 – Response to 2nd student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking	Sunday	Not required, but must cite any work used	150	25 points

 

 

 

PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION RUBRIC
Criteria	Exemplary (100%) 50/50	Above Average (89%) 45/ 50	Satisfactory (79%) 40/ 50	Approaches Standard (69%) 35/ 50	Needs Improvement (59%) 30/ 50	Unsatisfactory (0) 0/ 50
Initial Post (50)	Reveals mastery of the material, critical assessment, and thorough exploration of the subject matter. Demonstrates mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage and with no errors.	Reveals some mastery of the material although further exploration would have increased the value of the post; some critical assessment although portions of the material may be vague. Demonstrates proficiency of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than three errors	Reveals knowledge of the subject matter although more exploration is needed; some critical assessment was noted although more in-depth perspective would have enhanced the work. Understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than five errors	May highlight what the reading material offers but does not apply further exploration of the subject matter; critical assessment is lacking. Improvement in some areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; fewer than ten errors but retains clarity