Description
In your textbook readings, you explored different human services agencies. Create a list of human services agencies in your community or the community in which you hope to work upon graduating. The list should include at least six agencies or organizations, the address of each agency, a hyperlink to its website, and a short list of services the agency offers to clients.
Include an introductory summary to your list by explaining the setting for services and any specific needs of the area.
Compose a post of one to two paragraphs
Reply to at least two different classmates outside of your own initial post thread
Review two of your classmates’ posts and respond to them by explaining how your lists are similar or different (e.g., did you identify more medical services than your classmate? Are there thematic differences in the types of services in your classmate’s list as compared to your own? What do you think accounts for these differences in services?).
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Comprehension Develops an initial post addressing the prompt, and the post shows an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail; supports ideas by referencing course materials Develops an initial post addressing the prompt, and the post maintains a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail; supports ideas by referencing course materials Develops an initial post that somewhat relates to the prompt, and the post includes gaps in organization and detail Does not develop an initial post 40
Timeliness N/A Submits initial post on time (100%) Submits initial post one day late (55%) Submits initial post two or more days late (0%) 10
Engagement Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail 30
Writing (Mechanics) Writes posts that are easily understood, clear, and concise using proper citation methods where applicable with no errors in citations and no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax Writes posts that are easily understood using proper citation methods where applicable, with few errors in citations and some minor errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax Writes posts that are understandable using proper citation methods where applicable, with a number of errors in citations and many errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax Writes posts that others are not able to understand and does not use proper citation methods where applicable; submission has errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax throughout 20
Total: 100%
