Muddy Points Discussion 1
After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, submit one question for the week.
Instructions
- Each student should post a question regarding the quiz or any other content designed for the Muddy Point assignment by Thursday at 11:59 pm.
- The muddy point question must be unique and associated with the course content from the beginning of the course to the present. Questions should not be easily be found with an internet search or clearly defined in your textbook or other course resources. The best muddy point question asks to describe, distinguish, explain, summarize or translate content that needs further clarification.
- Each student must respond to two peer’s post by Sunday at 11:59 pm, providing a short explanation with evidence-based rationale to the question.
- The student may use the required course materials or another scholarly resource. However, the page number to any textbook must be included to receive full credit.
- The faculty member will monitor and provide feedback and comments within 48-72 hours.
- Students will receive full credit once they have 1) submitted their unique question and 3) responded to two students using evidence-based rationale. There is no partial credit for this assignment.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be a question, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
- All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Muddy Points Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | Distinguished – 4 points Posted a substantive, exceptional, and thought-provoking question which does not duplicate a question already posted. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. |
Excellent – 3 points Posted question is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses are not as clear as they could be. Does not duplicate a question already posted. |
Fair – 2 points Demonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given. Does not duplicate a question already posted. |
Poor – 0 points Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear. Duplicates a question already posted. |
4 points |
| APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 2 points References page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations. |
Excellent – 1 point References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Fair – 0.5 points References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Poor – 0 points References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations. |
2 points |
| Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics | Distinguished – 2 points Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. |
Excellent – 1 point Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise. |
Fair – 0.5 points Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. |
Poor – 0 points Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. |
2 points |
| Response to Posts of Peers | Distinguished – 2 points Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each. |
Fair – 1 point Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal. |
Poor – 0 points Provided no response to a peer’s post. |
2 points | |
| Total Points | 10 | ||||
