Module 4: Discussion -- Design and Samples

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Online Discussion

Each student is responsible for an initial posting and responding to at least TWO peer’s postings during each learning module (LM).  Initial posting is due by Wednesday at midnight and your replies completed by Sunday prior to 11:59 PM. (Do not wait until the last minute to submit your work or you may be "shut out" of the system by Canvas.) Late postings will result in no credit.

• As a large part of the final grade, students are expected to participate regularly in Discussion Forum assignments. The grading rubric for contributions follows.
• Discussion Forums are ongoing interactive processes that occur throughout the LM. Interactions with other class members offer enriched learning. Last-minute posts do not demonstrate a student's best work.
• Contributions are evaluated on presentation of a meaningful "‘informed opinion," i.e., synthesis of your preparation on the topic, interaction with peers and faculty, and ongoing learning. Useful posts may include and are not limited to:
  • Posting your ‘take’ on the issue (this is informed by your prep, not a ‘gut reaction.’
  • Asking critical thinking questions
  • Offering alternate interpretations and additional insights
  • Contributing to the learning of the group

Instructions:

1. Make your initial post by 23:59 EST Wednesday.
2. Respond to two other classmates' posts prior to 23:59 EST Sunday.

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the discussion board grading rubric.

Discussion Questions:

Please choose one of the following questions to answer.  Choose the other two questions to respond to two peer's postings.

Choice 1: What are the comparative characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research? (outline the differences)

Choice 2: Provide an example of a quasi-experimental design from an article in your topic of interest.  Explain how it was implemented.

Choice 3: Compare and contrast non-experimental, experimental, and quasi-experimental studies. Which type of study do you think is most important in your practice, and why?