Description
First, introduce yourself to the class. Include your major and anything you would like to share about yourself. Then address the prompt below.
Visit some websites that advertise jobs (e.g., http://www.indeed.com/, http://www.simplyhired.com/, http://www.monster.com/) and search for positions that require a human services degree. Describe three different positions that you find. List the name of each position, the name of the agency, and three sentences about the responsibilities of the position.
When responding to your classmates, share with them if you found any of the positions they posted interesting and why or why not.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.
Compose a post of one to two paragraphs
Reply to at least two different classmates outside of your own initial post thread
What to Submit
Your discussion posts must follow APA formatting guidelines. For formatting information click here to access the Shapiro Library’s APA Citation Guide.
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%
