Summer 2019 Course Syllabi

4. DO NOT simply cut and paste references from outside sources without offering analysis and commentary. Please make sure that NO MORE than 25% of your post contains reference materials. And, ALWAYS use quotation marks, indent, and reference your sources. All posts and papers are checked against Turnitin to assure academic integrity. 5. Your main post should be NOT LESS than 3-4 paragraphs in length (depending on the complexity of the topics, and you should always post a sufficient number of follow ups posts during the week to provide examples of your subject knowledge and mastery. 6. The university requires that you be graded on a qualitative basis and assess your level of subject knowledge based on a rubric that distinguishes between recitation of facts, topical understanding, or subject mastery. 7. Full credit for assignments is reserved for those who demonstrate subject mastery. Partial credit is assigned to those demonstrate a lesser level of understanding and awareness about topical issues. 8. Part of the assessment is a determination as to your involvement, participation, and submission of comprehensive posts that showcase subject mastery. SAMPLE "A" GRADED DISCUSSION BOARD POST The following is an illustration of how to respond with a fully developed answer. Q: Why is it necessary for a crisis worker to remain continually vigilant when intervening with a person in crisis. POOR RESPONSE: Answer. Because each stage of the intervention may present danger. STRONG RESPONSE: Answer: