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PAD 3003
Instructions
First, answer the discussion prompt. Then, respond to at least 2 peers’ posts.
Posts are due at the end of each module with no grades for late posts. Please answer the prompt early during the module so you and your peers have enough time to respond.
Keep in mind that your discussion forum postings will be seen by other members of the course. Care should be taken when determining what to post.
Review the discussion grading rubric. See Canvas Guide: How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion? (Links to an external site.)
Prompt
Pretend to be either a Federalist or Anti-Federalist. Make an argument about one of the following current events from your Federalist or Anti-Federalist perspective.
- Should fighting terrorism be focused on the state or federal level?
- Should Government build more high-speed long-distance trains?
Should the military/law enforcement be allowed to use spy planes and drones inside the U.S.?
PAD 4723
Discussion 1: Science, Society and Social Research (Ch. 1)
After reviewing the module materials, explain how the issue of overgeneralization is played out in the “Hasty generalization commercial examples” video. Identify another example of overgeneralization in the media or public policy and analyze using the concepts discussed in Chapter One. Cite sources.
Please review the Discussion Rubric in the syllabus before posting.
Note: you are required to post before you can view other threads in this forum.
Rubric PAD 3003
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PAD3003 Discussion Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNumber, Length, and Timeliness of Posts (30%)
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4.5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary (100%-90%)
Participated at least 3 times (1 original post and 2 responses to peers). Joined the discussion early within the week assigned. Posts were made in a timely fashion, giving others an opportunity to respond. Posts are substantial, convey ideas fully and concisely, and are at least 3-5 sentences long.
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4.0 to >3.2 pts
Competent (90%-70%)
Participated at least 2 times. Posts were generally made in a timely fashion. Others had a reasonable opportunity to respond. One of the posts may be too short to convey a meaningful, relevant idea, or too long/overdrawn.
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3.2 to >0 pts
Novice (70%-0%)
Participated 0-1 time. Post was not made in a timely fashion. Student waited until the discussion forum was about to close for that weekly period, thus not giving others the opportunity to comment on the submission. Post is either too short to convey a meaningful, relevant idea, or too long/overdrawn.
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4.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInsight and Depth of Contributions (60%)
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9.0 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (100%-90%)
Posts reflect knowledge of course material and of peers posts. Posts are not purely opinion-based, but supported with course content, clear reasoning, and reliable external sources (if required). Posts generated in-depth dialogue and interaction: may have challenged others posts and did so in a respectful manner; extended discussions already taking place or posed new possibilities/opinions not previously voiced. Remained on topic.
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8.0 to >6.3 pts
Competent (90%-70%)
All in all, posts at this level showed good effort. The student made an attempt to internalize and think about the material. Attempted to make connections to course material. Ultimately, though, the sum of the students posts lacked sufficient depth, detail, and/or explanation. Posts are not fully supported by course content, clear reasoning, and/or reliable external sources (if required). Generally stayed on topic.
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6.3 to >0 pts
Novice (70%-0%)
Posts added little value to the understanding of course materials covered. Little to no insight offered. May have simply rehashed facts/information that is obvious. Only looked for the correct answer. Doesnt seem to grasp the concepts nor make connections to course material. Posts are not supported by course content, clear reasoning, and/or reliable external sources (if required). May have made incorrect use of concepts. Strayed from topic.
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9.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling, Grammar, and Presentation (10%)
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1.5 to >1.4 pts
Exemplary (100%-90%)
Perfect (or close to) both spelling and grammar used. Professional and respectful language used throughout. Outside sources, if required, were cited correctly.
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1.4 to >1.0 pts
Competent (90%-70%)
Spelling and grammar were reasonable, but not perfect. Attempted to cite outside sources, but possibly incorrectly. Was generally respectful to peers.
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1.0 to >0 pts
Novice (70%-0%)
Little to no attempt made to write in proper English. Made mistakes in any of the following areas: spelling, grammar, punctuation. Did not cite outside sources. May have been disrespectful to peers.
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1.5 pts
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Total Points: 15.0
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PAD 4723 Rubric
Discussions Fall 2019
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Discussions Fall 2019
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePromptness of Initial Posting
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5.0 pts
Excellent
Post before Thursday, which provides sufficient time for peers to respond.
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3.0 pts
Good
Post after Thursday, which provides some time for peers to respond.
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1.0 pts
Acceptable
Post on Saturday ,which only provides limited time for peers to respond.
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
The initial post is on the last day for the week which does not allow peers to respond.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcome Content of Initial Posting
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5.0 pts
Excellent
Well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the question.
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3.0 pts
Good
Well developed post that addresses all aspects of the question; lacks full development of concepts.
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1.0 pts
Acceptable
Posts with superficial thought and preparation; doesnt address all aspects of the task.
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
No initial post.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuantity of Follow-up Postings
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5.0 pts
Excellent
Responds to 2 or more peer postings in a timely manner.
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3.0 pts
Good
Responds to 1 or 2 peer postings.
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1.0 pts
Acceptable
Responds to 1 peer posting.
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not reply to any peer postings.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Follow-up Postings
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5.0 pts
Excellent
Demonstrates analysis of others posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.
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3.0 pts
Good
Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation.
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1.0 pts
Acceptable
Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion.
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Posts no follow-up responses to others.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDelivery of Post
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5.0 pts
Excellent
Consistently uses grammatically correct posts with rare misspellings.
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3.0 pts
Good
Few grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts.
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1.0 pts
Acceptable
Errors in spelling and grammar evidenced in several posts.
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0.0 pts
Unacceptable
Utilizes poor spelling and grammar.
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5.0 pts
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Total Points: 25.0
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