Module/Week 6 — Let Your Yes be Yes
Discussion Board Forum 1
Thread: Under United States Bankruptcy law, a debtor can petition a federal court for relief from his debts. If the court grants the petition, the court will issue an order discharging all or some of the debt owed to the debtor’s creditors. Explain whether the provision of U.S. Bankruptcy law that permit a debtor to be relieved of his debts is consistent with the biblical view of contracts.
Replies: Respond to 2 classmate’s threads and state why you agree or disagree with their statements. Be sure to use specific examples from the course material and textbook.
Discussion Board Forums
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Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric x (15.293 KB)
You will complete 2 Discussion Board Forums in this course. For each prompt, you are required to write a thread of at least 300–400 words and include at least 1 reference to the textbook/course material cited in current Bluebook format. You will also reply to at least 2 classmate’s threads. Each reply must be at least 200–400 words and contain at least 1 reference from the textbook/course material cited in current Bluebook format.
Discussion Board Rubric
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Content (70%) |
Advanced 92-100% |
Proficient 84-91% |
Developing 1-83% |
Not Present |
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Thread: |
41.5 to 45 points All key components of the (Group) Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by strong examples or thoughtful analysis supported by at least one reference to the textbook/course material. |
37.5 to 41 points Most of the components of the Group Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by some good examples or thoughtful analysis supported by at least one reference to the textbook/course material. |
1 to 37 points The Group Discussion Board Forum prompt are addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis by at least one reference to the textbook/course material. |
0 points Not present |
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Replies: |
23 to 25 points There are at least two replies. The replies directly addressed a point made by a classmate’s thread and built upon that point to develop a deeper discussion of the issues raised by the Group Discussion Board Forum prompt. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis supported by at least one reference to the textbook/course material. |
21 to 22.5 points There are at least two replies. The replies partially addressed a point made by a classmate’s thread and built upon that point to develop a somewhat deeper discussion of the issues raised by the Group Discussion Board Forum prompt. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. |
1 to 20.5 points Missing a reply and/or the replies minimally addressed a point made by a classmate’s thread and built upon that point to develop a slightly deeper discussion of the issues raised by the Group Discussion Board Forum prompt. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. |
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Structure (30%) |
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Thread: |
13.5 to 15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current Bluebook format. Required word count of 200 to 400 words is met. |
12.5 to 13.5 points Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are relatively clear. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. References are cited in some current Bluebook format. Thread contains 100 to 199 words. |
1 to 12 points Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. References are minimally or not cited in current Bluebook format. Thread contains 50 to 99 words. |
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Replies: |
13.5 to 15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current Bluebook format. Required word count of 100 to 200 words is met. |
12.5 to 13.5 points Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences adequately convey the student’s meaning. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. References are cited in some current Bluebook format. Reply contains 50 to 149 words. |
1 to 12 points Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. References are minimally cited or not cited in current Bluebook format. Reply contains 25 to 49 words. |
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Professor Comments: |
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/100 |