Discussion Forum Assignments Directions  (300 points /50 pOINTs each)

There will be one weekly discussion, totaling 6, for this course. The discussion will be listed in the respective week’s module and will relate to the week’s readings, videos, assigned materials, and research. You need to submit your completed Original Response in each of the posted discussions weekly by Thursday 11:59 PM so that you and your colleagues will be able to share and learn from each other’s experiences.

• Original Responses are based on research. You will have the option to write or use audio recordings to engage in the discussion.
• Discuss the topic/questions by researching the issue outside of the text/ reading material, using health care journals, books, newscast, personal experience, etc.
• The original response for the discussion will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the subject content and is presented in an insightful manner, demonstrating excellent use of critical thinking skills, applying theory and terminology.
• If using an audio format, the voice should be clear, concise and engaging to the listener.
• The written or audio discussion post will include written citations/references, organization of content in the presentation, and formatting that may include images, graphs, tables, etc.
• APA format is required for all written discussion post and references.
• Please note that a minimum of 2 citations/references are required for the original post.
• One of which may be from the readings/text and one from an outside resource.
• All discussion posts should be well organized, demonstrating excellent transitions from point to point. All written material will be have correct spelling of words with correct use of grammar.
• After posting your original post you will respond to your peer’s post using evidence-based/research information to support your response.
• You will have the same option to write and or use audio feedback.
• Peer responses will encourage the participation of others.
• Peer responses will demonstrate excellent preparation of the subject matter and contribute significantly to the discussion with pertinent information.
• Please note one or two sentences do not constitute a response.
• A minimum of one reference/citation is required for each response.
• By posting according to the above standards allows the professor to assess your critical thinking skills in formulating your responses.

Please Note: Your initial discussion post must demonstrate knowledge of the weekly course competencies as outlined in the top two rows of the discussion rubric. Initial discussion posts submitted after Thursday at 11:59pm will not count towards your grade but peer responses submitted by Saturday at 11:59pm are still eligible. Peer responses can earn a maximum of 60% (or full points in the bottom three rubric rows).

Grading

Original Responses to the discussions are due by 11:59 PM on Thursday following the above directions and meeting competencies and all the criteria in the rubric.

Peer responses are due by 11:59 PM on Saturday of each week. Following above direction and meeting competencies and all the criteria in the rubric.

• Exemplary = More than 3 peer responses
• Mastery = 3 peer responses
• Proficiency = 2 peer responses
• Emerging = 1 peer responses
• Does not meet Expectation = No responses Please note: Everyone should be reading/ listening all posts and engage into the discussion to enrich our learning on the subject.