How moving to Washington changed my life

How moving to Washington changed my life ENG 122 Discussion Rubric Your active participation in the discussion forums is essential to your overall success this term. These activities are desig ned to help engage in informal exploratory and reflective writing practices. These discussions also offe r you the opportunity to express your own thoughts, ask questions for clarification, and gain insight from your classmates’ responses and instructor’s guidance. Required: Initial post (1): ? Composed of one to two paragraphs unless otherwise noted ? In Modu les One through Seven, complete the initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST ? In Module Eight, complete the initial post by Saturday at 11:59 p.m. EST ? Considers material (course content, other discussion boards, etc.) from the current module and previous modules when appropriate Response posts (2): ? Reply to at least two other classmates outside of your own initial post thread ? Modules One through Seven, complete the two response posts by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST ? In Module Eight, complete the two response posts b y Tuesday 11:59 p.m. EST ? Must have more depth and tho ught than simply “I agree” or “Y ou are wrong . ” Guidance is provided for you in each discussion prompt . Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instr uctor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions . Critical Elements Exemplary ( 100% ) Proficien t ( 85% ) Needs Improvement ( 75 % ) Not Evident ( 0% ) Value Inquiry Addresses prompt , fully probing one’s own strengths and weaknesses in approaching issue with highly meaningful examples from personal experience Addresses prompt , probing one’s own strengths and weaknesses in approaching issue with relevant examples from personal experience Addresses prompt , probing one’s own strengths and weaknesses in approaching issue Does not address prompt , probing one’s own strengths and weaknesses in approaching issue 25 Reflection Clearly outlines thought process in developing one’s point of view or idea using rich and significant detail Outlines thought process in developing one’s point of view or idea using appropriate detail Outlines thought process in developing one’s point of view or idea , but with some gaps in process Does not demonstrate thought process in developing one’s point of view 25 Clarity Organization e nhances meaning and transitions are highly effective Organization is sound and ideas flow logically Organization is difficult to follow at times, and there is a lapse in the logical flow of ideas Organization is confused and structure of ideas lacks clarity 25 Engagement and Response Post Timeliness Substantial initial post , with meaningful, detailed response posts by the due date Detailed initial post , with detailed peer response posts by the due date Detailed i nitial post , with peer response posts by due date Initial post has little detail. Responses to peers are not apparent or suf ficient 15 Initia l Post Timeliness Submits initial post on time (100%) Submits initial post one day late ( 7 5%) Submits initial post two or more days late (0%) 5 Control of Syntax and Mechanics Adheres to the conventions of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and u sage and uses proper citation methods where applicable with no errors Adheres to the conv entions of grammar, punctuation , mechanics, and usage and uses proper citation methods where applicable with few errors Adheres to the conv entions of grammar, punctuat ion , mechanics, and usage and uses proper citation methods where applicable with some errors Does not adhere throughout to the con ventions of grammar, punctuation , mechanics, usage, and proper citation methods where applicable 5 Earned Total 100%