Module 8 | Discuss

Instructions

Congratulations on reaching the end of the course! Now it is time to reflect upon what you have learned. This course has introduced various topics regarding critical thinking. Reflect upon the concepts introduced in this course for your initial post.

Discussion Prompts

• Answer the following questions in your initial post:
  • What was the most personally useful or favorite thing you learned in this course?
  • What topic(s) are you still struggling with? Or, what topic did you initially struggle with, and how did you master the concept?
  • What have you learned in this course that will help you continue to grow as a future nurse?
• In your response to others, provide tips and pointers for topics you feel proficient in which they identified as struggling to learn.

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstration of Knowledge, Understanding and Application of Content in Initial Post

10 ptsOutstandingAnswers all discussion questions and prompts with pertinent information demonstrating critical thinking and thorough understanding of course content. Post exceeds 200 words in length.

8 ptsGoodAnswers all discussion questions. Missing detailed information on 1 prompts or required elements. Post exceeds 200 words in length.

6 ptsProficientAnswers all discussion questions. Some answers are superficial without clear evidence of critical thinking and understanding of content. Lacks detailed information and missing 2 prompts or required elements. Initial post below 200 words but exceeds 150 words.

4 ptsNeeds ImprovementBriefly answers all questions but some responses are not correct and/or do not demonstrate understanding of course content. Missing 3+ prompts or majority of required elements. Post does not exceed 150 words.

0 ptsUnacceptableNo discussion board post/no submission.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Substance of Peer Responses

10 ptsOutstandingProvides 2 response posts to peers that demonstrate critical thinking and directly address the original post. The post demonstrates extension of the original post, an alternative point of view to foster further discussion or reference/resources to support their response.

8 ptsGoodProvides 2 response posts to peers that directly address the original post. One post is not substantive (not extending knowledge of the original post, an alternative point of view or resources to support response)

6 ptsProficient1 or 2 response posts are submitted but they could be more substantive or offer little insight to further discussion or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. May include responses like “I agree” or “good point” with some supporting evidence but not thoroughly written.

4 ptsNeeds ImprovementResponse posts “I agree” or “good point,” or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. Student responds to a maximum of 1 peer.

0 ptsUnacceptableNo response posts. Student does not respond to any peers.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Language/Grammar/Composition

5 ptsOutstandingExcellent use and control of language. Posts and Responses are clearly written and understandable. No misspelled words or typographical errors Citation provided if reference/author cited in posts. APA formatting of reference is used expertly with no errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) minimum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and minimum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.

4 ptsGoodGood use and control of language. Minor errors (< 2) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 1-2 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and maximum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.

3 ptsProficientAverage use and control of language. Some (3-5) errors in post. APA formatting of references is used with 3-4 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.

2 ptsNeeds ImprovementNeeds improvement. Below average use and control of language. Significant errors (>5) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 5+ errors. Does not include (as required for specific courses) 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.

0 ptsUnacceptableSentences are incoherent and/or improperly structured. Post has multiple typographical errors, misspelled words, which do not reflect appropriate level of writing. APA formatting of references are not used and/or references not included.

5 pts

Total Points: 25

 

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