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Psychology Undergraduate Discussion Rubric

Psychology Undergraduate Discussion Rubric

Overview Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful

connections between the course content and relevant programmatic themes. These discussions give you a chance to express your own

thoughts, ask questions, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.

Directions For each discussion, you must create one initial postone initial post and follow up with at least two response poststwo response posts.

For your initial postinitial post, do the following:

Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.

In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

In Modules Two through Eight, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.

Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing

scholarly or popular sources.

For your response postsresponse posts, do the following:

Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.

In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.

Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion

prompt.

Discussion Rubric

CriteriaCriteria ExemplaryExemplary ProficientProficient NeedsNeeds

ImprovementImprovement Not EvidentNot Evident ValueValue

Contribution toContribution to

the Learningthe Learning

CommunityCommunity

Initial post actively

stimulates the

discussion and

growth of learning

within the

community by

initiating

constructive

dialogue; posts

reflect a clear

focused point of

view pertaining to

subject matter that

is supported by

credible resources

and is designed to

motivate the group’s

professional

dialogue (100%)

Initial post

contributes to the

learning community

by initiating

dialogue; posts

reflect a clear point

of view and are

supported by

credible resources

(85%)

Initial post

somewhat

contributes to the

learning community,

with an attempt to

initiate dialogue;

posts may reflect

some challenges in

communicating a

clear point of view

that may not be

supported by

credible resources

(55%)

Initial post does not

contribute to the

learning community,

with no attempt to

initiate dialogue;

post does not reflect

a clear point of view

that is supported by

credible resources

(0%)

25

Relevance toRelevance to

ProgrammaticProgrammatic

Themes:Themes:

Self-Care,Self-Care,

Social Justice,Social Justice,

EmotionalEmotional

Intelligence,Intelligence,

CareerCareer

Connections,Connections,

EthicsEthics

Initial post

integrates multiple

applicable

programmatic

themes and

elaborates on how

each theme relates

to the discussion

topic (100%)

Initial post

elaborates on how

one or more

applicable

programmatic

themes relate to the

discussion topic

(85%)

Initial post attempts

to integrate one or

more applicable

programmatic

themes, which may

relate to the

discussion topic

(55%)

Initial post does not

integrate one or

more applicable

programmatic

themes (0%)

25

Advancement ofAdvancement of

DiscussionDiscussion

Response posts

significantly add to

the learning

community and

advance the

discussion by

building upon peers’

initial posts; posts

integrate multiple

views from other

learners and

sources, views are

applicable to

content and

professional

practice, and they

extend learning

within the

community (100%)

Response posts add

to the learning

community and

advance the

discussion; posts

integrate views from

other learners and

sources (85%)

One or more

response posts

attempt to add to

the learning

community and

provide content that

somewhat advances

the discussion (55%)

One or more

response posts do

not add value to the

learning community

and fail to advance

the discussion (0%)

15

ProfessionalProfessional

CommunicationCommunication

Posts are clear and

concise, and

demonstrate respect

and awareness of

peers’ viewpoints;

proper APA citation

methods used where

applicable, with

minor errors in

citations (100%)

Posts are clear and

concise, and

demonstrate respect

and awareness of

peers’ viewpoints;

proper APA citation

methods used where

applicable, with few

errors in citations,

grammar, and syntax

(85%)

Posts are

understandable, and

use proper APA

citation methods

where applicable,

with a number of

errors in citation,

grammar, and syntax

(55%)

Posts lack clarity,

contain numerous

grammar and syntax

errors, and/or do not

use proper APA

citation methods

where applicable

(0%)

20

TimelinessTimeliness N/A Submits initial post

on time (100%)

Submits initial post

one day late (55%)

Submits initial post

two or more days

late (0%)

15

Total:Total: 100%

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PSY Norms of Practice for Online Discussion

The norms below help define what acceptable behavior looks like in your discussions. These norms are

established to strengthen communication among you and your peers, as well as feelings of safety.

In each discussion, please practice the following:

 Provide thoughtful commentary and participation to the community.

 Help peers, through advocacy and communication, to promote equity and fairness.

 Respect diversity. o Refrain from name calling. o Do not criticize individuals or groups, but don’t be afraid to note non-inclusive ideas. o Be open and considerate of others and their perspectives.

 Acknowledge bias. o Consider your background and experiences and how they may differ from the

experiences of others. o Consider sources of research.

 Acknowledge peer contributions to the learning community. o Summarize and quote others within the community.

 Politely challenge others, with the goal of facilitating growth.

 Maintain academic ethics.

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PSY Ethical Usage Practices

Before adding content to a paper, project, portfolio, or discussion, you need to fully understand the legal and ethical practices associated with using resources and words that are not your own.

Why cite your sources?

● Shows that you are a responsible scholar ● Shows that your work can be supported and establishes your credibility ● Provides credit of ownership to others’ work ● Guides readers to further information on a topic

When should you cite?

● A direct quotation ● A paraphrase or restatement of what someone else says ● A summary of someone’s work ● Any data, charts, or graphs used ● Websites ● Media, including images and videos ● Class discussions or online discussions ● A previously written paper

When do you NOT cite?

● Common knowledge (George Washington was the first president of the U.S.)

Do you need more information about citation?

● Visit this Shapiro Library webpage: APA Style: Basics

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