BMAL 501; 30-Point Group Discussion Board Rubric Criteria Content 70% 21 points total Part 2 -- Main Thread Structure 30% 9 points total Levels of Achievement Advanced 92-100% 19 - 21 points Criteria include the following: 1. A minimum of 15 different criteria are presented. 2. Each criteria of team membership and participation is clear and well-defined. 3. Measurable standards are included for each criteria of membership. Advanced 92-100% Posted in Text Box 3 points The DB is posted in the text box. Grammar/Spelling 5 – 6 points Proper spelling and grammar are used. Proficient 84-91% 17 - 18 points Criteria include the following: 1. A minimum of 14 different criteria are presented. 2. The requirements for team membership and participation is clear and well-defined in a minimum of 14 of the criteria. 3. Measurable standards are included for at least 14 of the criteria of membership. Proficient 84-91% Developing 1-83% 1 to 16 points Criteria include the following: 1. A minimum of 13 different criteria are presented. 2. The requirements for team membership and participation is clear and well-defined in a minimum of 13 of the criteria. 3. Measurable standards are included for at least 13 of the criteria of membership. Developing 1-83% Not present 0 points No work submitted. Not present 0 points The DB is not posted in the text box. 3 – 4 points 1 – 2 points Between 1–2 spelling and grammar Between 3–4 spelling and grammar errors are present. errors are present. 0 points More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present. Important Notes: 1. All parts of the DB are posted in the text box -- not as an attachment -- before or on the due date. In the event formatting is lost in the text box, you may also attach your Word file to the text box as evidence of proper formatting. 2. Substantive participation of each team member is required for each individual team member. Less than substantive participation will result in individual penalties. DISCUSSION BOARD GROUP CHARTER INSTRUCTIONS The Group Charter sets the expectations, norms and requirements for the group members as you work together on the group assignments. Group members should individually post a detailed list of their expectations of what being a member of the group will require in order to excel in the group assignments. You will not be able to see the submissions of your team mates until you have posted your list. Review the information regarding teams in Course Content, Course Guides and Assignment Instructions, Assignment Instructions before you begin on your list. This is not a formal academic assignment, so neither APA nor references are required. • Include a minimum of 15 specific, measurable criteria of the expectations of team members. • Includes criteria for team membership and participation. o This includes communication, required meetings, proofreading requirements, etc. • Schedule DB team leads and roles for each week. The roles can be based on strengths or may be rotating. • Include action plans for conflict, coach potatoes, hitchhikers, illness, etc. (see the article posted in in Course Content, Course Guides and Assignment Instructions, Assignment Instructions) BMAL 501: 60-Point Discussion Group DB Rubric Criteria Content 70% 42 points total Part 2 -- Structure 30% 18 points total APA Format Levels of Achievement Advanced 92-100% 39 to 42 points Criteria include the following: 1. The group submission used relevant research. 2. All 4 of the required topics/headings of the discussion are fully explored. 3. All of the 4 required peerreviewed sources are from peerreviewed journals published within the past 4 years. 4. Both of the references from required assigned articles and/or website readings are used. 5. Biblical concepts are fully integrated into the discussion. 6. The DB narrative flows well and remains focused throughout the DB. 7. The proper subject line is used for the final Part 2 submission. Advanced 92-100% 5 to 6 points Proper APA format is used. Proficient 84-91% 35 to 38 points Criteria include the following: 1. The group submission used relevant research in at least 6 of the references. 2. At least 3 of the required topics/headings of the discussion are fully explored. 3. At least 3 of the required peer-reviewed sources are from peer-reviewed journals published within the past 4 years. 4. Both of the references from required assigned articles and/or website readings are used. 5. Biblical concepts are discussed and integration into the discussion is attempted. 6. The DB narrative does not always flow well or will become at one point unfocused. Proficient 84-91% 3 to 4 points Between 1 – 2 APA formatting errors are present. Developing 1-83% 1 to 34 points Criteria include the following: 1. The group submission used relevant research in a least 5 of the references. 2. At least 2 of the required topics/headings of the discussion are fully explored. 3. At least 2 of the required peerreviewed sources are from peerreviewed journals published within the past 4 years. 4. At least one of the references from required assigned articles and/or website readings is used. 5. Biblical concepts are discussed. 6. The DB narrative does not flow well and/or remains unfocused. The proper subject line is not used for the final Part 2 submission. Not present 1 to 2 points Between 3-4 APA formatting errors are present. 0 points More than 4 APA formatting errors are present 0 points More than 4 spelling and grammar errors are present. 5 to 6 points Proper spelling and grammar are used. 3 to 4 points 1 to 2 points Between 1–2 spelling and grammar Between 3–4 spelling and grammar errors are present. errors are present. Word Count 4 points At least 1,000- 1,200 words are submitted for Part 2 3 points 975 - 999 words are submitted for Part 2. 2 points The DB is posted in the text box. 0 points No work submitted. Developing 1-83% Grammar/Spelling Posted in Text Box Not present 1 to 2 points 950 - 975 words are submitted for Part 2. 0 points Less than 950 words are submitted for Part 2. 0 points The DB is not posted in the text box. Important Notes: 1. All parts of the DB are posted in the text box -- not as an attachment -- before or on the due date. In the event formatting is lost in the text box, you may also attach your Word file to the text box as evidence of proper formatting. 2. Substantive participation in the Part 2 process and submission is required of each individual team member. Less than substantive participation will result in individual penalties. GROUP DISCUSSION BOARD INSTRUCTIONS You are required to participate in weekly group discussion board forums throughout this course using the Group Discussion Board. The 2 parts of each forum (individual and collaborative) are considered as 1 unified assignment; thus, incomplete assignments will not earn credit. If you complete only Part 1, you will not earn credit. Likewise, if you participate only in Part 2, you will not earn credit. Both parts must be posted by the respective deadlines and in their entirety in order to earn credit. Each post must use current APA format, peer-reviewed references, and the articles and/or websites provided in the class. Each post must also be written in a substantive manner without spelling and grammar errors at the graduate level (no instant messaging language, please). For the group discussion aspect of the assignment, there must be substantive interaction and discussion among the group’s members regarding the content and formatting of the submission. Average substantive interaction will earn lower grades than above average substantive interaction. For each group discussion board forum: • • • • • Perform academic research to support your strategies by finding and utilizing peer-reviewed sources in addition to assigned course reading in the text and assigned library and website readings. Research should be performed in the Liberty University Online Library. Use current APA format. Write in third person. Write at graduate-level quality. List references at the end of each required thread. Following are the general instructions for completing your group discussion board assignments (topics are given within the modules/weeks): Part 1 Individually, you will write a minimum 400-word thread discussing the following (use the following as headings in each thread): • • • Introduction to the topic. o A short overview of the topic Three Concepts o The 3 most important concepts you have learned from the textbook readings, website and article readings. o In the discussion, include why these are the most important for an organization to consider. References – 4 total o 2 peer-reviewed references from the Liberty University Online Library into your thread. These references must have been published in the previous 4 years. o 1 reference from the text. o 1 reference from the assigned article(s) or from the website readings. Use proper grammar and current APA formatting. As the individual submission is very important to the group’s final product, it must meet the requirements as noted above (as to both the required references and discussion points). This gives the group a strong foundation for the group submission and ensures that each member is working toward adding value to the group. Failure to post by the deadline and/or not meet the requirements for the individual posting above will result in a penalty deduction from the group’s score. Your individual thread (Part 1) for Group Discussion Board Forums must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Saturday of the assigned module/week. Part 2 As a group, extensively discuss the threads of Part 1 and develop strategies for implementing these concepts in organizations. Each group member is expected to participate equally in the group discussion and to provide input into the final group discussion board forum product. One group member will synthesize group answers and post the 1,000–1,200-word thread to the group’s discussion board forum. The subject line of the thread must be titled “Group Summary” and use the following as headings in each thread: • • • • • Introduction to the topic. o A short overview. Group Consensus – the group’s consensus as to the 3 most important concepts o Discuss why the group determined these were the most important. o Why are these concepts important to an organization’s leaders? Biblical Integration – why is it important to consider these concepts when walking in biblical truths? Strategies – describe the strategies for implementing the concepts within an organization. o In 3 separate paragraphs (1 for each concept), provide details of why and how the group believes these should be implemented within an organization. References – 7 total o 4 peer-reviewed references from the Liberty University Online Library. These references must have been published in the previous 4 years. o 2 references from the assigned articles or website readings. o 1 reference from Scripture. Your individual DB submission (Part 1) for Group Discussion Board Forums must be posted by 11:59 pm (ET) on Saturday (the first day of the module) of the appropriate Module. Your Group Summary (Part 2) for Group Discussion Board Forums must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday (the last day of the module) of the appropriate Module. BMAL 501 GROUP DISCUSSION BOARD INSTRUCTIONS You are required to participate in weekly group discussion board forums throughout this course using the Group Discussion Board. For the first 4 modules/weeks of class, there are 2 forums due each module/week, and each Forum consists of 2 parts: individual (Part 1) and collaborative (Part 2). In the second 4 modules/weeks of class, there is 1 forum due each module/week, and each forum consists of 2 parts: individual (Part 1) and collaborative (Part 2). The 2 parts of each forum (individual and collaborative) are considered as 1 unified assignment; thus, incomplete assignments will not earn credit. If you complete only Part 1, you will not earn credit. Likewise, if you participate only in Part 2, you will not earn credit. Both parts must be posted by the respective deadlines and in their entirety in order to earn credit. Each post must use current APA format, peer-reviewed references, and the articles and/or websites provided in the class. Each post must also be written in a substantive manner without spelling and grammar errors at the graduate level (no instant messaging language, please). For the group discussion aspect of the assignment, there must be substantive interaction and discussion among the group’s members regarding the content and formatting of the submission. Average substantive interaction will earn lower grades than above average substantive interaction. For each group discussion board forum: • Perform academic research to support your strategies by finding and utilizing 2 peerreviewed sources in addition to assigned course reading in the text and assigned library and website readings. Research should be performed in the Liberty University Online Library. • Use current APA format. • Write in third person. • Write at graduate-level quality. • List references at the end of each required thread. Page 1 of 3 BMAL 501 Following are the general instructions for completing your group discussion board assignments (topics are given within the modules/weeks): Part 1 Individually, you will write a minimum 400-word thread discussing the following (use the following as headings in each thread): • Introduction to the topic. o A short overview of the topic • Three Concepts o The 3 most important concepts you have learned from the textbook readings, website and article readings. o In the discussion, include why these are the most important for an organization to consider. • References – 4 total o 2 peer-reviewed references from the Liberty University Online Library into your thread. These references must have been published in the previous 4 years. o 1 reference from the text. o 1 reference from the assigned article(s) or from the website readings. Use proper grammar and current APA formatting. As the individual submission is very important to the group’s final product, it must meet the requirements as noted above (as to both the required references and discussion points). This gives the group a strong foundation for the group submission and ensures that each member is working toward adding value to the group. Failure to post by the deadline and/or not meet the requirements for the individual posting above will result in a penalty deduction from the group’s score. Your individual thread (Part 1) for Group Discussion Board Forums must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Saturday of the assigned module/week. Page 2 of 3 BMAL 501 Part 2 As a group, extensively discuss the threads of Part 1 and develop strategies for implementing these concepts in organizations. Each group member is expected to participate equally in the group discussion and to provide input into the final group discussion board forum product. One group member will synthesize group answers and post the 1,000–1,200-word thread to the group’s discussion board forum. The subject line of the thread must be titled “Group Summary” and use the following as headings in each thread: • Introduction to the topic. o A short overview. • Group Consensus – the group’s consensus as to the 3 most important concepts o Discuss why the group determined these were the most important. o Why are these concepts important to an organization’s leaders? • Biblical Integration – why is it important to consider these concepts when walking in biblical truths? • Strategies – describe the strategies for implementing the concepts within an organization. o In 3 separate paragraphs (1 for each concept), provide details of why and how the group believes these should be implemented within an organization. • References – 7 total o 4 peer-reviewed references from the Liberty University Online Library. These references must have been published in the previous 4 years. o 2 references from the assigned articles or website readings. o 1 reference from Scripture. Your Group Summary (Part 2) for Group Discussion Board Forums must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8. Page 3 of 3
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