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Purpose: Discussion class 505 .Unit 9
Things to remember:
Discussion post is at least 200 words.
Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.
3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less
No errors with APA format 6thEdition
To Discuss
Topic 1: Diverse Populations and Age.
Read the required readings. Consider the influence of socioeconomic status (SES), culture, gender, ethnicity, and spirituality on mental and physical health for the individual in various health care settings, as it relates specifically to age in adulthood. Construct your post addressing young, middle and older adult related risks concerning a topic. (Young adults are 18–35, not adolescents). Consider physiological, psychological and iatrogenic risks
Be creative in how you address the discussion. You may choose a specific health topic, social health issue, a health condition or create a family scenario. Consider life transitions and role change. Be sure to include risks, addressing the issue across the adult lifespan. Integrate some social, spiritual and environmental influences on mental and physical health.
Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.
This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion.
Reading Resources
Required Reading
In Health Promotion Throughout the Lifespan in Nursing Practice, read:
Chapter 22: “Young Adult”
Chapter 23: “Middle-Aged Adult“
Chapter 24: “Older Adult”
Caldwell, J. T., Ford, C. L., Wallace, S. P., Wang, M. C., & Takahashi, L. M. (2016). Intersection of Living in a Rural Versus Urban Area and Race/Ethnicity in Explaining Access to Health Care in the United States. American Journal Of Public Health, 106(8), 1463-1469.
Emlet, C. A. (2016). Social, Economic, and Health Disparities Among LGBT Older Adults. Generations, 40(2), 16
Lee, K. H., & Hwang, M. J. (2014). Private religious practice, spiritual coping, social support, and health status among older Korean adult immigrants. Social Work In Public Health, 29(5), 428-443.
Course Web Resources
· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ]. (2014). Guide to clinical preventive services. Retrieved from
https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/guide/index.html
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2014). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. An Introduction to applied epidemiology and biostatistics. (3rd ed.). Glossary. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/OPHSS/CSELS/DSEPD/SS1978/Glossary.html
· Department of Health and Human Services. (2014). Leading health indicators. Retrieved from
http://healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/default.aspx
· Healthy People 2020. (2016). Topics and objectives. Retrieved from
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives
Course PDF Web Resources
· Centers for Disease control and Prevention [CDC]. (2014). Principles of epidemiology in public health practice. An Introduction to applied epidemiology and biostatistics. (3rd ed.). Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/ss1978
· Guide to Clinical Preventive Services. (2014). Recommendations of the US preventive task force. Retrieved from
https://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/guide2012/guide-clinical-preventive-services
>Discussion Board GRAD
Initial posts for each discussion question (DQ) is due no later than Saturday of the unit week. The initial post must be an answer to the DQ topic, not a comment on other posts. Initial posts for each DB must also include a minimum of three peer-reviewed citations. Citations must include outside sources and no more than one citation from assigned course readings may be used each week. Additionally, comments should also include a citation to support assertions. While the eCollege discussion board tool limits the ability to use APA formatting (e.g., hanging indents), posts must include the required elements of an APA in-text citation and list of references.
Average 2 N/A .00
0 N/A 5% 0.00 0.00 10% 0.00 10% 0.00 N/A N/A 0.00 0.00 4 Percentage Low High Low High 0 0 100% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Discussion Board (DB) Participation Rubric
Discussion boards (DBs) are what make an online course a course and not an independent study. DBs are vital to demonstrating that the learner has met the expected course level outcomes. Collaboration between peers and your instructor in the DB is an important aspect of the online learning experience and is expected in the course. Any exceptions to the following DB rubric will be at the instructor’s discretion.
The purpose of a DB is to stimulate critical thinking in a scholarly manner. Critical thinking consists of synthesis, creating solutions, application to real world situations, and testing, debating, and defending evidence-based solutions. Critical thinking is not repetition of assigned reading material. Outside research of the literature is a vital part of the DB. Posts need to be substantive. This means that responses such as “I agree” or “great post” do not meet grading rubric requirements.
Inappropriate
Below
Average
Above Average
Score
Weight
Final Score
1
3
4
Initial post timeliness
Provides an initial post on or after Sunday.
N/A
Provides an initial post by Saturday.
1
5%
0
Additional comment requirement
Does not post responses to others.
Posts one comment per Discussion topic.
Posts 2 comments per Discussion topic on separate days. At least one comment includes a citation.
Posts more than 2 comments per Discussion topic on separate days (resulting in total participation on three different days throughout the discussion). At least two comments include a citation.
10%
0.0
Engagement
Participates, but does not post anything that encourages others to respond to the posting.
Attempts to motivate the group discussion.
Frequently attempts to motivate the group discussion.
Content Quality Initial Response
Submission does not relate to the topic.
Answers some question/topics with some clearly stated opinions. Supports post using text only.
Answers all questions with opinions and ideas that are stated clearly. Supports post using text and at least two peer-reviewed sources.
Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.
35%
APA Format
Major errors or no APA format used.
Minor errors with APA format.
Rare errors with APA format.
No errors with APA format.
Spelling/
Grammar/ Formatting/ MechanicsSignificant errors in spelling and/or grammar. Major flaws in writing mechanics and formatting.
Poor spelling and grammar are apparent.
Uses Standard American English with rare errors and misspellings.
Consistently uses Standard American English with no misspellings. Appropriate mechanics and formatting.
Length
Submission does not meet length requirements.
The initial post is at least 200 words. This does not include repeating the DB question or the citations and references.
15%
100%
Final Score 0
Percentage
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Total available points =
Instructions: First enter total points possible in cell C15, under the rubric. Next enter scores (between 0 and 4) into yellow cells only in column F.
Rubric Score
Grade points
Low
High
3.5
4.0
90%
2.5
3.49
80%
89.99%
1.7
2.49
70%
79.99%
0.0
1.00
69.99%
