Discussion Post
Using Health Education and Groups in the Community
Consider and discuss the learning needs of the following clients:
- An individual who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer.
- A family caring for an elderly individual with Alzheimer’s disease.
- A community in which adolescent cigarette smoking is on the rise.
Hybrid Discussion Rubric
Criteria
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Initial Post
Content/Comprehension
6 points possible
Post demonstrates
depth of understanding of course content; Addresses discussion prompt completely; offers clear point of view and detail.
4-6 points
Post demonstrates adequate depth of understanding, but does not address all of discussion prompt; point of view is somewhat unclear and detail is limited.
2-3 points
Post does not demonstrate depth of understanding of course content; Discussion prompt is minimally addressed; Point of view is unclear and detail is under-developed.
1 point
Initial Post
Timeliness
2 points possible
Submits initial post by deadline.
2 points
Submits initial post late.
0 points
Initial Post
Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics
2 points possible
Post has 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required.
2 point
Post has 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors.
1 point
Posts have 4 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required.
0 points
Peer Responses
Engagement/Classroom
Interaction
6 points possible
(One to two response posts, please refer to the week’s discussion for specific requirements)
Submits required number of response posts; Responses extend the discussion by making connections, relating to others’ ideas and adding supporting detail.
4-6 points
Submits required number of response posts; Some connections are made with relevant explanation and detail.
2-3 points
Responses are not submitted; Responses are generic, limited, do not extend the discussion or add detail.
1 point
Peer Responses
Timeliness
2 points possible
Submits peer response posts by deadline.
2 points
Submits peer response posts late.
0 points
Peer Responses
Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics
2 points possible
Posts have 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required.
2 point
Posts have 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors.
1 point
Posts have 4 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required.
0 point
Hybrid Discussion Rubric
Criteria
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Initial Post
Content/Comprehension
6 points possible
Post demonstrates
depth of understanding of course content; Addresses discussion prompt completely; offers clear point of view and detail.
4-6 points
Post demonstrates adequate depth of understanding, but does not address all of discussion prompt; point of view is somewhat unclear and detail is limited.
2-3 points
Post does not demonstrate depth of understanding of course content; Discussion prompt is minimally addressed; Point of view is unclear and detail is under-developed.
1 point
Initial Post
Timeliness
2 points possible
Submits initial post by deadline.
2 points
Submits initial post late.
0 points
Initial Post
Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics
2 points possible
Post has 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required.
2 point
Post has 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors.
1 point
Posts have 4 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required.
0 points
Peer Responses
Engagement/Classroom
Interaction
6 points possible
(One to two response posts, please refer to the week’s discussion for specific requirements)
Submits required number of response posts; Responses extend the discussion by making connections, relating to others’ ideas and adding supporting detail.
4-6 points
Submits required number of response posts; Some connections are made with relevant explanation and detail.
2-3 points
Responses are not submitted; Responses are generic, limited, do not extend the discussion or add detail.
1 point
Peer Responses
Timeliness
2 points possible
Submits peer response posts by deadline.
2 points
Submits peer response posts late.
0 points
Peer Responses
Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics
2 points possible
Posts have 0-1 spelling or grammatical errors; Properly cites work in APA format where required.
2 point
Posts have 2-3 spelling or grammatical errors; Cites work in APA format where required with few errors.
1 point
Posts have 4 or more spelling or grammatical errors; Does not cite work where required.
0 point