Hot topic Part1
Question Description
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 pointsCriteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers initial questionAnswers 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegrates evidenceIntegrates 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngages in meaningful dialogueEngages 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicates professionallyCommunicates 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation: Initial questionResponse 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation: Total postsParticipates 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 ptsTotal Points: 100.0
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