Discussion Board Post #2 (20%): Components of a Closing Report

Posting Directions: Please note that this assignment is due the last week of the term. This must be completed

within the term to receive marks, so please ensure that you have it done by the due dates.

One (1) Original Post (15%): Due Wednesday, April 20th @ 11:59pm This assignment is to be completed on the Discussion Board in the Blackboard course shell. Click

on the title “Discussion Board Post #2 Assignment (20%)” to get started. Then click “Create

Thread” to start your Original Post. In the “Subject” field, title your thread with your name and

complete your work in the Message field. You may save a draft of your work at any point. Do

not forget to click “Submit” when you are finished otherwise your assignment will not show up

and will be considered late or not completed.

One (1) Reply to Another Student’s Post (5%): Due Thursday, March 21st @ 11:59pm After you post, you will be able to see posts of other students (provided someone else has

posted). If you do not see a post, wait until the deadline for the Original Post and then check

again for other student posts. You should reply to 1 Original Post by 1 other student by the

deadline, see assignment directions below.

Assignment Directions: (See rubric on final pages for marking criteria)

One (1) Original Post (15%): Your original thread is due no later than Wednesday, April 20th at 11:59pm. Read “Case Study

Part 4: Cody’s Words in Closing”, which can be found in the Case Study Information tab on

Blackboard. You will use this part of the case study for the assignment.

Your original post is a brief closing report. For the purpose of this assignment, you will only

include the following:

1. Write the reasons for discharge (1-2 paragraphs). Discuss what progress has been made.

I.e., Cody’s mood changes, changes in prosocial behaviour, improved engagement with

responsibilities outside of the residence.

2. Write a summary of effective resources used for change (1-2 paragraphs). Discuss

supports that Cody has made use of in his growth (i.e., engagement with service

providers, support groups, family relationships, and peer relationships).

3. Write the follow up plan that Cody has agreed to or supports that he might continue to

engage with as he leaves residential treatment (1 paragraph).

All the above should include only factual information (Cody’s writing is factual). Use the

conventions of professional and ethical writing (written for a professional audience, free from

emotional tone or writer’s bias, accurate, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, includes young

person’s voice, and free from spelling and grammar errors while being clear, concise, and

complete).

One (1) Reply to Another Student’s Post (5%): Your one (1) reply is due no later than Thursday, April 21st at 11:59pm. Reply to 1 other

student’s Original Post. Offer detailed, helpful, and constructive feedback.

1. In 1-2 paragraphs discuss how their writing is effective and if applicable, a suggested

edit to that could help their writing be more effective. Be specific and helpful in your

feedback. Use course terminology to support your ideas.

**Remember that all conduct online is subject to the Code of Student Behaviour and

Community Standards.

Rubric (Check your work against the rubric to ensure that you meet the

requirements).

Rubric for Discussion Board Post Assignment #2

ORIGINAL POST: APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS *Objective and descriptive * Use of anti-oppressive language and content * Uses strengths-based language * Includes young person’s voice * Writes for purpose and audience (no emotionally charged language)

(10) (7.5) (5) (2.5-0) * Writing is objective & non-judgmental * Tone consistently respectful and professional * Writing includes strengths and young person’s perspectives * Purpose and audience considered consistently

* Writing is mostly objective & non-judgmental * Tone is professional * Writing includes some strengths and young person’s perspectives *Purpose and audience mostly considered

* Writing is somewhat objective and non-judgmental * Tone is informal * Writing includes little strengths and young person’s perspectives * Purpose and audience somewhat considered

* Writing is frequently judgmental and/or subjective * Tone is casual * Writing includes little to no strengths or young person’s perspectives * Little to no consideration of purpose and audience

ORIGINAL POST: CONTENT OF CLOSING REPORT

(2.5) (2) (1.5) (1-0) * Information is completely accurate

* Information is mostly accurate

* Information is minimally accurate

* Information is inaccurate * Many irrelevant details included or

* Summarizes details accurately * Closing report is completed in full

* All relevant information included * Closing report is completed in full

* Mostly relevant information included * Closing report is mostly completed

* Some relevant information included * Closing report is somewhat complete

many relevant details missing * Many or most sections incomplete

ORIGINAL POST: ELEMENTS OF WRITING * Spelling and grammar (including use of active voice) * Use of tense and first- or third-person perspective * Sentence structure and organization * Writing is clear and concise

(2.5) (2) (1.5) (1-0)

* Zero spelling errors, full sentences used * No grammar errors, message is consistently clear * Tense and perspectives consistent * Sentences are complete and error free * Organized presentation with concise writing

* 1 or 2 spelling errors, mostly full sentences * Minor grammar errors, message is clear * Tense and perspectives mostly consistent * Most sentences complete and error free * Minimal disorganization and mostly concise

* 3 or 4 spelling errors, some full sentences * Moderate grammar errors, message is somewhat clear * Tense and perspectives somewhat consistent * Several incomplete or run on sentences * Some disorganization and somewhat concise

* More than 4 spelling errors, many sentences are not complete * Major grammar errors that impact message clarity * Little to no consistency with tense and perspectives * Many incomplete or run on sentences * Little to no organization, not concise

REPLY TO ONE STUDENT’S POST

(5) (2.5) (1-0) * Feedback is detailed and adds significant information. *Course content applied

accurately.

* Feedback is somewhat detailed and adds information. * Course content applied somewhat accurately.

* Limited to no feedback provided. * Course content applied with limited accuracy or missing.

Total Marks: /20