Your work should clearly draw heavily from the reading and the legal and ethical power point presentation. You will also research laws, policies and guidelines relevant to your state and insight from that research will be included in your thread and should be cited and referenced appropriately.
- Summary the limits to confidentiality and the importance of informed consent, when working with children.
- Report on your state’s policies and laws regarding age of consent, parent’s rights to child’s information, and any other unique or interesting findings related to counseling children and managing those relationships within your state’s guidelines.
- Conclude by suggesting how you would manage the confidentially and informed consent process with children and guardians, based on the best practices you learned from the course materials and state research.
- Threads should be at least 350 words.
HSMF 611
Discussion Assignment Instructions
The student will complete 2 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 350 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 100 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citation in current APA formatting. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation(s) in current APA formatting. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, course presentations, scholarly journals.
HSMF 611
Discussion Grading Rubric
Levels of Achievement |
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Criteria |
Advanced (A- to A): Satisfies criteria w/ excellence |
Proficient (B- to B+): Satisfies Criteria |
Developing (C- to C+): Satisfies most criteria |
Below Expectations (F to D+): Does not satisfy criteria |
Not Present |
Points Earned |
Content |
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Initial Post |
26 to 28 points · Key components of the Discussion prompt are addressed with clarity and exceptional detail. Major points are supported by the course materials. · Writing illustrates excellent balance between supporting insight and elaboration and explanation by the student. |
22 to 25 points · Key components of the Discussion prompt are addressed; clarity and details are satisfactory. Major points are supported by the course materials in most instances, but some are lacking. · Improvement can be made in the quality of detail and explanation, presentation of ideas, or in the overall thoroughness of each point. |
17 to 21 points · The Discussion prompt is addressed. The thread lacks needed detail and clarity to meet the “good” criteria. · Major points are unclear, vague or incomplete. There is effort to address the topics, but improvement can be made to the detail and clarity of the post. |
1 to 16 points · The Discussion prompt is addressed minimally or not at all. · The thread lacks content and specification of required information. Discussion points are unclear, confusing or consist of minimal explanation or insight. · Points of discussion are not supported by examples or analysis from the course material or outside reading. |
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Replies |
13-14pts. · Two replies that directly address related threads; · Each reply is a unique contribution that reflects thoughtful analysis of topic and thread |
11-12pts. · Two replies that directly address related threads; · Each reply contributes to the discussion and reflects an analysis of topic and thread |
8-10 pts. · One reply that address related threads; · Each reply lacks flow and content. Replies are unclear or confusing. |
1 –7 pts. · One to two replies that minimally address related threads; · Each reply lacks content. Discussion points are unclear, confusing or not discussed at all. |
0 points |
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Structure |
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Initial Post: Grammar, spelling, APA citation (as applicable), word count |
11 to 12 points · Spelling and grammar are correct. S Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. · Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. · Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. · Professional writing strategies are used to organize the paper and present a well-written thread. · Minimum word count of 350 words is met or exceeded |
9 to 10 points · Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentence structure is satisfactory. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. · Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting. · Professional writing strategies are used to organize the paper; improvement can be made to illustrate more consistency or clarity. · Minimum word count of 350 words is met or exceeded |
7 to 8 points · Spelling and grammar errors distract from the quality of the thread. Sentence structure does not have consistent quality. · Paragraphs include varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are minimally cited with APA errors. Organization and professional writing standards are not appropriate utilized. · Minimum · word count of 350 words is met. |
1 to 6 points · Spelling and grammar errors distract from the quality of the post. · Sentences are present, but not structured well. · Paragraphs are poorly formed. · Where applicable, references are not cited in current APA format. Organization and professional writing standards are not appropriate utilized and lack quality. Minimum word count of 350 may or may not have been met. |
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Replies: Grammar, spelling, APA citation (if applicable), word count |
6 pts. · Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. · Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. · Minimum word count of 100 words is met or exceeded |
5 pts. · Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. · Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some APA formatting · Minimum word count of 100 words is met or exceeded |
4 pts. · Spelling and grammar errors distract. Select sentences are incomplete or unclear. · Paragraphs include varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are minimally cited in current APA format. · Minimum word count of 100 words is met. |
1 – 3 pts. · Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. · Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are not cited in current APA format. · Minimum word count of 100 words is not met. |
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Total |
60 |
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