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BOOK: Population-Bases Nursing Concepts and Competencies by Ann L Curley PhD RN
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Exercise and Discussion Questions from Curley
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Discussion
Purpose
This discussion board content is intended to facilitate learning for students through
engaging dialogues as they achieve the desired learning outcomes/competencies
associated with their course in a manner that empowers them to organize, integrate,
apply and critically appraise their knowledge to their selected field of practice.
The use of discussions provides students with opportunities to contribute graduate
level-appropriate knowledge and experience to the topic in a safe, caring, and fluid
environment that models professional and social interaction. The ebb and flow of a
discussion is based upon the composition of student and faculty interaction in the quest
for relevant scholarship.
Participation in the discussion generates opportunities for students to actively engage in
the written ideas of others by carefully reading, researching, reflecting, and responding
to the contributions of their peers and course faculty. Discussions foster the
development of members into a community of learners as they share ideas and inquiries,
consider perspectives that may be different from their own, and integrate knowledge
from other disciplines.
Due Date
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Initial prompt due by Wednesday, 11:59 PM MT of week 1
One peer and one faculty or two peer posts due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT of week
1
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for initial discussions posted after the weekly
deadline regardless of the number of days late. No postings will be accepted after
11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0). Week 8 discussion
closes on Saturday at 11:59pm MT.
Total Points Possible: 60 Points
Preparing the Assignment
Choose one of the following to respond to in Week 1 Discussion Board;
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Chapter 1, Exercise 1.5 or
Chapter 2, Exercise 2.1 or
Chapter 2, Exercise 2.4
Respond with a minimum of two (2) paragraphs of 4-5 sentences each.
1. You should address each bullet point in the exercise you select.
2. Your work should have in-text citations integrating at a minimum one scholarly
article from this week’s readings and course textbook.
3. APA format should be utilized to include a reference list.
4. Correct grammar, spelling, and APA should be adhered to when writing, work
should be scholarly without personalization or first person use.
5. Respond to a minimum of two (2) individuals, peer and/or faculty, with a scholarly
and reflective post of a minimum of two (2) paragraphs of 4-5 sentences. A
minimum of one (1) scholarly article should be utilized to support the post in
addition to your textbook.
Posting Directions
1. Posts should be made on a minimum of 3 separate days/dates.
2. All faculty replies to students must be responded to directly in the discussion
board.
3. Minimum posting is:
Initial discussion board post to the weekly prompt, two peer posts (if
there are no faculty postings), or one peer post and a faculty post.
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DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
The student actively stimulates and sustains inquiry
reflective insightful comments, asking thoughtful qu
engaging in a scholarly discussion.
• The student expresses a clear idea of the topic unde
sustains inquiry in order to explore relevant issues.
•
Scholarly
13
22%
DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
The student recognizes values or values conflict as th
the assumption basis of arguments and recognizes w
important to acknowledge these values.
• The student recognizes the accuracy, logic, relevance
statements.
• The student asks clarifying questions and knows whe
questions need to be asked.
• The student distinguishes fact from opinion.
•
All components of discussion prompt addressed (me
in initial posting.
• The student’s writing conveys an understanding of s
relevant to the issue under discussion. This is indica
integration of course and weekly objectives, as well
from text and articles.
• All posts should make correct use of terminology, pr
of the pieces of information required to make a poi
appropriate use of examples and counterexamples,
of which distinctions are important to make, and ex
are concise and to the point.
• Information and knowledge are accurate.
• The student elaborates statements with accurate exp
reasons, or evidence from the course and/or weekl
• All postings integrate scholarly sources to support po
consistently.
•
Application
20
33%
Responds to ideas in a way that advances discussion
engagement, depth, rigor, and application.
• Interacts with a professional tone and is able to expr
with ownership and without judgement.
• Chooses to include professional experience to the di
mindful of appropriateness and boundaries. Experie
integrated as it supports the discussion board topic
scholarly references to support overall topic.
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Interactive Dialogue
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10
16.6%
43
72%
Total CONTENT Points = 43 pts
DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Points
%
Description
APA
12
20%
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Spelling / Grammar
etc.
5
8%
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17
19%
DISCUSSION FORMAT
Category
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In text citations are formatted per APA 7th ed.
• Reference list is formatted per APA 7th ed.
• Spelling, grammar, and scholarly tone are per APA 7t
Posts should utilize correct spelling and grammar (se
structure and avoidance of slang or casual language
Total FORMAT Points = 17 pts
DISCUSSION TOTAL = 60 points
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Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDiscussion
Content Possible
Points =43 Points
Scholarly Work
Required elements:
Reflective, insightful
comments and/or
scholarly discussion
Clarity of topic
Recognize values
Recognize accuracy,
logic, relevancy,
clarity of statements
Ask clarifying
questions
13 pts
Excellent
The student
actively
stimulates and
sustains inquiry
by making
reflective
insightful
comments, asking
thoughtful
questions and/or
engaging in a
scholarly
discussion
(critical thinking
and reflection
present). The
student expresses
a clear idea of the
topic under
discussion and
sustains inquiry in
order to explore
relevant issues.
The student
recognizes values
or values conflict
as things that
form the
assumption basis
of arguments and
recognizes when
it is important to
acknowledge
these values. The
student
recognizes the
accuracy, logic,
relevance, or
clarity of
statements. The
student asks
clarifying
questions and
knows when
clarifying
questions need to
be asked.
12 pts
V. Good
Discussion
postings display an
understanding of
the required
readings and
underlying
concepts including
correct use and
integration of
weekly/course
terminology.
Content contains
some but not all of:
The student has a
clear idea of the
topic under
discussion and
sustains inquiry in
order to explore
relevant issues.
Work shows some
connection to
previous weeks’
content as
appropriate. The
student recognizes
values or value
conflict as things
that form the
assumption basis
of arguments and
recognizes when it
is important to
acknowledge these
values. The student
recognizes the
accuracy, logic,
relevance, or
clarity of
statements. The
student asks
clarifying
questions and
knows when
clarifying
questions need to
be asked. The
student
distinguishes fact
from opinion.
11 pts
Satisfactory
The student relies
on the momentum
of the group to
motivate inquiry.
The student
generally
distinguishes fact
from opinions.
The student may
be repetitive with
comments, repeat
but does not add
substantive
information to the
discussion. The
student takes a
position, but with
little evidence or
explanation.
There is little to
no evidence of
critical thinking,
analysis, or
connection of
course content
from week to
week.
7 pts
Needs
Improvement
The student accepts
ideas of others
without much
thought. The
student jumps
randomly from one
aspect of an issue
to another. The
student provides
little relevant
information or
contributes little to
the discussion.
Opinions may be
stated as facts. The
student shows little
evidence of
understanding the
topic under
discussion and how
to sustain the
inquiry to
adequately explore
issues related to it.
There is little sense
of which
information is of
most importance
and no connection
of course content.
0 pts
Unsatisfact
No posting
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeApplication
of Course Knowledge
(Understanding of
Readings and Outside
References)
Demonstrates critical
thinking and
integration of course
concepts that builds
depth and rigor by
use of previous
week’s content.
20 pts
Excellent
All components of
discussion prompt
addressed
(requirements met)
in initial posting.
The student
understands
significant ideas
relevant to the issue
under discussion.
This is indicated by
correct use of
terminology, precise
selection of the
pieces of
information required
to make a point,
correct and
appropriate use of
examples and
counterexamples,
demonstrations of
which distinctions
are important to
make, and
explanations that are
concise and to the
point. Information
and knowledge are
accurate. The
student elaborates
statements with
accurate
explanations,
reasons, or evidence.
Initial posting
integrates scholarly
sources to support
content consistently
throughout.
18 pts
V. Good
All components of
discussion prompt
addressed met
through multiple
postings. The
student understands
significant ideas
relevant to the issue
under discussion.
This is indicated by
some but not all of
the following:
correct use of
terminology, precise
selection of the
pieces of
information required
to make a point,
correct and
appropriate use of
examples and
counterexamples,
demonstrations of
which distinctions
are important to
make, and
explanations that are
concise and to the
point. Information
and knowledge are
accurate. The
student elaborates
statements with
accurate
explanations,
reasons, or evidence.
Initial posting
includes scholarly
sources.
17 pts
Satisfactory
Up to 75% of the
prompt
components
addressed in one
or more postings
The student
accepts ideas of
others without
much thought.
The student
jumps randomly
from one aspect
of an issue to
another. The
student provides
little relevant
information or
contributes little
to the discussion.
Opinions may be
stated as facts.
The student
shows little
evidence of
understanding
the topic under
discussion and
how to sustain
the inquiry to
adequately
explore issues
related to it.
Initial post may
include source
which may be
related but not
scholarly or
source may seem
unrelated and be
scholarly.
10 pts
Needs
Improvement
50% or less of
the prompt
addressed in
one or more
postings. Initial
post response
may or may not
have a source
that supports
that scholarly
application of
content.
0 pts
Unsatisfact
No posting
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Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInteractive
Dialogue
Reply includes:
Reference/scholarly
source (all reply
posts)
Reply posts reflect
weekly content and
weekly objectives.
Reply posts
demonstrate graduate
level scholarly
dialogue.
10 pts
Excellent
Responds to ideas in a
way that advances
discussion with
engagement, depth,
rigor, and application.
Interacts with a
professional tone and is
able to express opinions
with ownership and
without judgement.
Chooses to include
professional experience
to the discussion board
mindful of
appropriateness and
boundaries. Experience
is integrated as it
supports the discussion
board topic and utilizes
scholarly references to
support overall topic.
Includes scholarly
references in all
peer/faculty reply posts.
9 pts
V. Good
Incorporates and
acknowledges
ideas of others in
attempt to
advance the
discussion
(perhaps in
predictable
ways). Includes
scholarly
reference/s in all
peer/faculty reply
posts.
8 pts
Satisfactory
Responds to
peer posts
without adding
to discussion,
lacks rigor.
Nonsubstantive.
May or may
not include
scholarly
references.
5 pts
Needs
Improvement
Reply is not
related to weekly
DB prompt.
Does not include
references or
references
included are not
scholarly or
supportive of the
content.
0 pts
Unsatisfact
No posting
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Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDiscussion
Format Possible
Points =17 Points
APA
(*) APA style
references and in text
citations are required;
however, there are no
deductions for errors
in indentation or
spacing of references.
All elements of the
reference otherwise
must be included.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeGrammar,
Syntax, Spelling
Ratings
12 pts
Excellent
In text citations and reference list
are formatted per APA current ed.
5 pts
Excellent
Written
responses are
free of
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
4 pts
V. Good
Written responses
are largely free of
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
(Approximately
1-2).
11 pts
V. Good
1-3 APA
errors
10 pts
Satisfactory
4-5 APA
errors
6 pts
Needs
Improvement
6 or more APA
errors
0 pts
Unsatisfact
No posting
3 pts
Satisfactory
Written responses
include some
grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors that
distract the
reader. (Approximately
3-4).
2 pts
Needs
Improvement
Written
responses
contain
numerous
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors that
distract the
reader (5 or
more).
0 pts
Unsatisfact
No posting
NR503_Discussion Board_Sept19 (1) (2)
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeParticipation
Discussion late
penalty deductions:
A 10% late penalty
will be imposed for
discussions posted
after the deadline on
Wednesday, 11:59
MT, regardless of the
number of days late.
NOTHING will be
accepted after
11:59pm MT on
Sunday (i.e. student
will receive an
automatic 0)
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Manual Deductions
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Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeTotal
Participation
Responses:
A 10% penalty will
be imposed for not
entering the
minimum
number/type of
interactive dialogue
posts OR not posting
on the minimum
required number of
days: Three days.
NOTHING will be
accepted after
11:59pm MT on
Sunday (i.e. student
will receive an
automatic 0)
Total Points: 60
Ratings
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Manual Deductions
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