Week 8 provides an opportunity for you to consolidate the learning experience of others. Consider yourself as the Professor of Week 8. In a broad sense, the following questions will help you prompt classmates to think beyond PACO 500.
In this last subject matter conversation, solidify your learning experience with a convincing “So What?!” and, as a people-helper, discover “What’s Best Next?!” Thoughtfully develop responses to the following considerations.
Louise Smith, the first lady of racing, wisely said, “You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.”
More than likely there are moments when yesterday’s junk still keeps you awake at night.
What problem, perspective, paradigm, or perplexing people puzzle keeps you awake at night? In what way has the Holy Spirit used course materials to address a piece of junk?
Organize your thoughts, proofread carefully and support your response with a good example and at least 1 citation from the readings.
This is your opportunity to consolidate the learning experience of others. Dig deep and dig up more helpful resources. Be concise and clear so that the most inattentive PACOneer can “get it and keep it” for future reference. Organize your thoughts, proofread carefully and support your response to each area with a good example and at least 1 citation.
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PACO 500
Meaning-Making Forum Rubric (Based on 125 Point Total)
Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||||
Criteria | Advanced 92-100 (A- to A): Satisfies criteria w/ excellence | Proficient 84-91 (B- to B+) : Satisfies Criteria | Developing (C- to C+): Satisfies most criteria | Below Expectations (F to D+): Does not satisfy criteria | Not Present | Points Earned |
Content 70% (87.5 pts.) | ||||||
Thread | 65-70 pts. · All key components of the Meaning-Making Forum prompt are answered in the thread. · The thread has a clear, logical flow. All major points are stated clearly. · All major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings to date and good examples or thoughtful analysis. | 59-64 pts. · All key components of the Meaning-Making Forum prompt are answered in the thread. · The thread has a logical flow. Most major points are stated. · Most major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings to date and examples or analysis. | 53-58 pts. · The Meaning-Making Forum prompt is addressed. · The thread lacks flow and content. Major points are unclear or confusing. · Major points include minimal examples or analysis. | 1-52 pts. · The Meaning-Making Forum prompt is addressed minimally or not at all. · The thread lacks content. Major points are unclear, confusing or not discussed at all. · Major points are not supported by examples or analysis. | 0 points | |
Reply | 16.5-17.5 pts. · One Reply with Quote directly addresses a related thread. · The reply is a significant contribution supported by at least 1 required evidence-based source, thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread. | 15.5 pts. · One Reply with Quote directly addresses a related thread. · The reply is a contribution that reflects evidence-based thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread. | 13.5-14.5 pts. · One Reply with Quote addresses a related thread. · The reply lacks flow and content. Reply is unclear or confusing. | 1-12.5 pts. · One Reply with Quote marginally addresses a related thread. · The reply lacks relevancy or clarity. | 0 points | |
Structure 30% (37.5 pts.) | ||||||
Organization / Style/Sources | 23-25 pts. · The thread is presented with appropriate headings in bold, annotated outline with concise sentences, and organizational clarity. · Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is met or exceeded. · The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 150 word count. · Required sources/readings to date are noticeably present with appropriate APA or Turabian citations/references with format errors. | 21-22 pts. · The thread is presented with most headings in bold, annotated outline with sentences, but slightly lacking organizational clarity. · Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is met or exceeded. · The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 150 word count. · Required sources/readings to date are noticeably present with appropriate APA or Turabian citations/references with minimal format errors. | 19-20 pts. · The thread is presented with partial headings, without annotated outline and/or clear sentences, and/or lacks organizational clarity. · Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is met or exceeded. · The reply does not contain a salutation and/or meet 150 word count. · Most required sources/readings to date are present yet reflect several APA or Turabian citations/references errors. | 1-18 pts. · The thread is presented without headings and/or clear sentences, and lacks organizational clarity. · Thread’s minimum word count of 450 words is not met or exceeded. · The reply does not contain a salutation and meet 150 word count. · Three or more required sources to date are not present; Sources present lack appropriate APA or Turabian citations/references. | 0 points | |
Grammar/ Spelling | 11.5-12.5 pts. · Spelling, grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. · Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. | 9.5-10.5 pts. · Sentences are reasonably complete, clear, and concise. Minor issues with proofreading/editing are noted. · Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. | 8.5 pts. · Sentences are less complete, clear, and concise. More pervasive / significant issues with proofreading / editing are noted. · Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. | 1-7.5 pts. · Writing is not at the graduate level. It was clear that the work had not been edited or proofread. Multiple issues are noted. · Run-on paragraphs are observed. Sentence structure is not varied. | 0 points | |
Total | / 125 |
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