The topic you select for your Week 6 Discussion should be the same topic you will use for the Week 6 Hot Topic Assignment. Review the types of topics that are covered in this course (i.e., professional, ethical, and legal issues). Search the Internet for a current story related to one of the course topics. Topics may be ethical, legal, political, or professional in nature. The story must be no older than 1 year. Do not use wikis, Wikipedia, Facebook, or other social media. Instead, look for stories that may be found in, but not limited to, online news sites, professional organizations’ issues pages, or journal editorials. Your answer post (due by Wednesday of Week 6 by 11:59PM MT) must include: A brief summary of the current internet story you selected in #2 above. Identify the name of the site you selected and provide a working URL/web address so your classmates can visit the site to read about the issue. For purposes of this Week 6 Discussion only, the URL linked to the internet story you selected will serve as your outside source for the week. NR395 RNBSN Discussion Rubric 100 points Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Answers initial question Answers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week. 32.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts. 28.0 pts Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts. 24.0 pts Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts. 0.0 pts Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s). 32.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Integrates evidence Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. (APA format not required) 24.0 pts Integrates evidence to support your discussion from assigned readings AND at least one outside scholarly source (not assigned in the course). Sources are credited. 20.0 pts Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings. Sources are credited. 18.0 pts Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading. Sources are credited. 0.0 pts Does not integrate any evidence. 24.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Engages in meaningful dialogue Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week. 28.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion. 24.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion. 20.0 pts Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion. 0.0 pts No response post to another student or instructor. 28.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Communicates professionally Communicates in a professional manner. 16.0 pts Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 14.0 pts Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 12.0 pts Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 0.0 pts Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). 16.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Participation: Initial question Response to initial question(s): Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. 0.0 pts Meets: Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. No points deducted. 0.0 pts Not Met: Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. 10 points will be deducted from total score. 0.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Participation: Total posts Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days. 0.0 pts Meets: Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. No points deducted. 0.0 pts Not met: Does not post in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days. 10 points will be deducted from total score. 0.0 pts Total Points: 100.0
