What is the impact of nature and nurture in the development of an adopted child? Is there a difference in the effect on the child based on adoption in infancy vs. later childhood?
Psychology Discussion Requirements
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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
300
50 points
Post 2 ? Response to 1st student is well organized, includes classmates name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking
Saturday
Not required, but must cite any work used
200
25 points
Post 3 ? Response to 2nd student is well organized, includes classmates name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking
Sunday
Not required, but must cite any work used
200
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 throughout most of post.
Uses personal opinion only without any exploration of additional possibilities; no critical assessment is noted. Needs improvement in grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; more than fifteen errors; errors affect clarity of post.
Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.
Criteria
25/25 per post
22/ 25 per post
20/ 25 per post
17/ 25 per post
15/ 25 per post
0/ 25 per post
Peer Responses (25 per post)
Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through thought-provoking peer responses; demonstrates depth of analysis of topic and peers post; Makes use of source support, as needed, and in proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with no errors
Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through meaningful comments that demonstrate understanding of topic and peers post. Makes use of source support, as needed, but may not fully use proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than three errors
Engages peers but does not promote further consideration of the material so that additional learning takes place. Uses some source support, though it may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than five errors.
Peer engagement does not encourage depth of academic thought or is based on personal opinion only. Uses some source support, though it may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, with fewer than ten errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics and usage
Peer responses do not add substance or promote engagement in the discussion in a meaningful way; comments are superficial or off topic. Extremely limited or no source support noted; improper or missing APA format, and grammar, spelling, mechanics affect clarity
Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.
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Week 1 Topic:
Adoption Issues and Nature vs Nurture
Adoption has become a more prevalent and supported method of beginning or continuing a family unit in our society. After reading pages 60-63 in your textbook and conducting your own research, answer the following questions regarding adoption and the emotional impact on the adopted child and family.
*What is the impact of nature and nurture in the development of an adopted child?
*Is there a difference in the effect on the child based on adoption in infancy vs. later childhood?
*What is the difference in open and closed adoption and what are the potential outcomes or benefits of each?
Helpful Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/f_adimpact.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804559/
Requirements: 300
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