week 3 discussion

*There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.

2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation.  It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response must be a minimum of 200 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.

4. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.

5. Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure to address by name.

6. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.

Psych Discussion Post

Due By

Cited Source In Text and Reference

Word Count

Point Value

Post 1 Initial Response is well organized, includes a citation, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Thursday

Yes – mandatory

300

50 points

Post 2 Response to 1st student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Saturday

Not required, but must cite any work used

200

25 points

Post 3 Response to 2nd student is well organized, includes classmate’s name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Sunday

Not required, but must cite any work used

200

25 points

PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION RUBRIC

Criteria

Exemplary (100%)

50/50

Above Average (89%)

45/ 50

Satisfactory (79%)

40/ 50

Approaches Standard (69%)

35/ 50

Needs Improvement (59%)

30/ 50

Unsatisfactory (0)

0/ 50

Initial Post (50)

Reveals mastery of the material, critical assessment, and thorough exploration of the subject matter. Demonstrates mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage and with no errors.

Reveals some mastery of the material although further exploration would have increased the value of the post; some critical assessment although portions of the material may be vague. Demonstrates proficiency of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than three errors

Reveals knowledge of the subject matter although more exploration is needed; some critical assessment was noted although more in-depth perspective would have enhanced the work. Understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage with fewer than five errors

May highlight what the reading material offers but does not apply further exploration of the subject matter; critical assessment is lacking. Improvement in some areas of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; fewer than ten errors but retains clarity throughout most of post.

Uses personal opinion only without any exploration of additional possibilities; no critical assessment is noted. Needs improvement in grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage; more than fifteen errors; errors affect clarity of post.

Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.

Criteria

25/25  per post

22/ 25 per post

20/ 25 per post

17/ 25 per post

15/ 25 per post

0/ 25 per post

Peer Responses (25 per post)

Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through thought-provoking peer responses; demonstrates depth of analysis of topic and peer’s post;Makes use of source support, as needed, and in proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with no errors

Promotes further discussion on the subject matter through meaningful comments that demonstrate understanding of topic and peer’s post. Makes use of source support, as needed, but may not fully use proper APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than three errors

Engages peers but does not promote further consideration of the material so that additional learning takes place. Uses some source support, though it may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics and usage with fewer than five errors.

Peer engagement does not encourage depth of academic thought or is based on personal opinion only.Uses some source support, though it may not be scholarly or in the appropriate APA format, with fewer than ten errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics and usage

Peer responses do not add substance or promote engagement in the discussion in a meaningful way; comments are superficial or off topic.Extremely limited or no source support noted; improper or missing APA format, and grammar, spelling, mechanics affect clarity

Unable to score because there was no engagement in the discussion.

Professionalism is a very serious matter in your online class at Keiser University and in the field of psychology.  Our mission is to provide you with an education that prepares you to succeed in the workplace and in graduate programs. 

Please use the following guidelines in our discussion forum and in all communication at Keiser University:

I will “listen” to others respectfully.

I recognize that online learning is devoid of physical cues that often support communication and will strive to use language that  clearly expresses my views.

I will strive to utilize language that is thoughtful, respectful, and collegial when communicating with my fellow students.

When I disagree with someone, I will critique his/her ideas in a respectful and constructive manner.

I will try to understand other people’s behaviors and perspectives rather than simply criticize them.

I will avoid stereotypes and humor that is disparaging of others.

I will avoid texting language, slang, or other non-professional communication.

Week 3 Topic:

“PARENTING STYLES”

Identity and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the authoritative, permissive and the authoritarian parenting styles.

Which did your parents use?

Do you think they used the best approach for you? 

Which of these approaches do you think is best and why? 

-Thoroughly read chapter nine in your text on this topic and pay special attention to page 253.
-You might also want to do research in Parent Effectiveness Training by Tom Gordon, Systemic Training for Effective Parenting by Don Dinkmeyer and Children: The Challenge by Rudolf Dreikurs. 

Do you think that parents do the best they know to do in parenting their children?

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