2- Synopsis

Please note: Discussion Boards for Week 2-7 require both a citation and reference list for initial post in order to receive credit.

1. Post a current article synopsis related to your topic, summarizing and discussing keywords.

2. Then answer the following questions:

Why topic was chosen?

Importance of topic?

Who will benefit from research?

What cultural/spiritual issues influence your chosen area of interest?

GUIDELINES
Post 1 article synopsis; defining key words and how article relates to chosen area of interest.

Please follow the discussion rubric (available in My Grades) to receive maximum points for all original and reply posts.

Filter replies by unread Original Post/APA Format
60 pts
Proficient
Substantive, including in-text citations and references (from any applicable readings from Modules 1-5) with no APA errors.
45 pts
Competent
Substantive, including in-text citations and references (from any applicable readings from Modules 1-5) with only 1-2 different, minor APA errors.
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Substantive, including in-text citations and references (from any applicable readings from Modules 1-5) with 3 or more different, minor APA errors.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Non-Substantive, or missing original post, or missing required APA formatted in-text citation and/or reference listing (must have both an in-text citation and reference listing to receive credit).
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReply to 2 Colleagues
40 pts
Proficient
Substantive, responds on time to 2 colleagues (citation/reference is not necessary.
20 pts
Competent
Substantive, responds on time, but only responds to 1 colleague (citation/reference not necessary in reply).
20 pts
Needs Improvement
Substantive, responds on time, but only responds to 1 colleague (citation/reference not necessary in reply).
0 pts
Unacceptable
Non-/Substantive, responds late or missing both peer replies(citation/reference not necessary in replies).