Application of Course Knowledge
Application of Course Knowledge
DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Application of Course Knowledge
30
30%
1. Posts make direct reference to concepts discussed in the lesson or drawn from relevant, evidence based outside sources, AND
2. Posts are on topic and answer all presented questions which demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic.
3. Applies concepts to personal experience in the professional setting and or relevant application to real life, AND
4. Decisions are well supported with evidence-based arguments that are in-line with the scenario; AND
5. Proper rationale and reasoning skills are demonstrated; AND
6. Information is taken from source(s) with appropriate interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis of the topic
Support From Evidence Based Practice
30
30%
1. Discussion post is supported with appropriate, scholarly sources; AND
2. Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current clinical practice guideline (CPG); AND
3. Reference list is provided and in-text citations match; AND
4. Provides relevant evidence of scholarly inquiry clearly stating how the evidence informed or changed professional or academic decisions
Interactive Dialogue
30
30%
1. Student provides a substantive* response to at least two topic-related posts of a peer; AND
2. Evidence from appropriate scholarly sources are included; AND
3. Reference list is provided and in-text citations match; AND
4. Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question, student responds to either a 3rd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student
(*) A substantive post adds new content or insights to the discussion thread and information from student’s original post is not reused in peer or faculty response
90
90%
Total CONTENT Points= 90 pts
DISCUSSION FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, & Punctuation
10
10%
Grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one error.
Direct quotes in discussions are limited to one short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote adds substantively to the discussion.
(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10
10%
Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
100
100%
DISCUSSION TOTAL=100 points
