Description
n this final discussion, look back on your experiences in the course and thoughtfully reflect on what you have learned.
Each discussion is meant to be a collaborative space for conversation in which to process the concepts within the course. To ensure an interesting and respectful discussion, you are encouraged to think creatively about your initial posts and build upon the points made by your peers. Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your discussion post and replies.
Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.
In your initial post, address the following:
How has your understanding of wellness been enhanced as a result of analyzing it through the four lenses?
What are the potential implications of current discussions about wellness for the future? You may consider any future you like, such as the future of your community or the future of humankind.
How do you believe the critical analysis skills learned in this course will support you going forward personally, academically, and/or professionally?
For your response posts, address the following:
Consider your vision of the future compared to your peers’. How do their insights about their changing awareness of wellness expand your vision of the future?
Remember, this assignment is graded on the quality of your initial post and at least two response posts to your classmates. You are not required to do research for this discussion. If you do refer to resources, be sure to include an attribution to the resource.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.
Criteria Exemplary
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Not Evident
Criterion Score
Comprehension
40 points
Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail
34 points
Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail
22 points
Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail
0 points
Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea
Score of Comprehension,
/ 40
Timeliness
10 points
N/A
This level is not applicable for grading of this criterion.
10 points
Submits initial post on time
5.5 points
Submits initial post one day late
0 points
Submits initial post two or more days late
Score of Timeliness,
/ 10
Engagement
30 points
Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail
25.5 points
Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail
16.5 points
Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail
0 points
Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail
Score of Engagement,
/ 30
Writing (Mechanics)
20 points
Writes posts that are easily understood, clear, and concise using proper citation methods where applicable with no errors in citations
17 points
Writes posts that are easily understood using proper citation methods where applicable with few errors in citations
11 points
Writes posts that are understandable using proper citation methods where applicable with a number of errors in citations
0 points
Writes posts that others are not able to understand and does not use proper citation methods where applicable
Score of Writing (Mechanics),
/ 20
TotalScore of Discussion Rubric: Undergraduate,
/ 100
