BUSI 472 Discussion Board Assignment

BUSI 472 Discussion Board AssignmentWhat do you believe is the single most influential force in today’s society that sets the tone for an individual’s personal values and why? Does this force affect Christians positively or negatively? What is your advice regarding this influential force?
Select an ethnic group that you are somewhat familiar with (other than your own) and explain how some of your norms differ from what you perceive to be the norms of the selected ethnic group (remember to be tactful, objective, and kind).
Explain and document your reasoning using scholarly and peer reviewed journal articles and/or texts.CURRENT APA FORMATBUSI 472 Discussion Board Post Grading RubricThere are 4 Discussion Board Forums completed throughout this course. For each forum, you are required to create a thread of at least 350 words. You are also required to reply to the thread of at least 1 classmate. Each reply must be at least 250 words and have 2–3 citations in current APA format as well as integrate 1 biblical principle. Acceptable sources include any of the assigned textbooks, the Bible, outside texts, and articles from peer-reviewed journals. Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned modules/weeks. Submit your reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned modules/weeks except for Module/Week 8. In Module/Week 8, submit your reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. CriteriaLevels of AchievementContent 70%AdvancedProficientDevelopingNot present Areas regarding content, analysis, synthesis, evaluation of topics, participation and timeliness38 to 42 points Superior work – in all areas – Student consistently exceeds minimal expectations in all areas regarding content, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of topics, participation, timeliness, and writing style. Specifically:· All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in a new threadMajor points are supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials;· Scholarly peer-reviewed sources;· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and· At least two scholarly sources are cited to support assertions· Initial post is made on time· Communication followsStudent Expectations  29 to 37 points Good work in most areas – Student demonstrates minor deficiencies in some areas regarding content, analysis, and style.    Specifically:· All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in a new threadMajor points are mostly supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials;· Scholarly peer-reviewed sources;· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and· At least one scholarly source is cited to support assertions· Initial post is made on time· Communication followsStudent Expectations1 to 28 points Fair work in most areas – Student exhibits need for improvement in most areas regarding content, analysis, writing style, and/or participation.    Specifically:· Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are not answered fully in a new thread.Major points are not always supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials;· Scholarly peer-reviewed sources;· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and· Only unreliable sources are used to support assertions (e.g. .com websites· Initial post is made late· Communication does not always follow· Student Expectations0 points Failing – Student shows evidence of refusal or inability to meet minimum standards.     Specifically:· Key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are not answered in a new threadMajor points are not supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials;· Scholarly peer-reviewed sources;· Pertinent examples (conceptual and/or personal);· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); and· No sources are cited to support assertions· Initial post is made late· Communication does not follow· Student Expectations   Structure 30%AdvancedProficientDevelopingNot present Writing Style (APA formatting), grammatical errors and sentence structure16 to 18 points · Minimal to non-existent grammatical and APA errors.· Required word count of at least 350 words is met 13 to 15 points · Limited grammatical and APA errors.· Required word count of at least 350 words is met  1 to 12 points · Contains numerous grammatical and APA errors.· Required word count is somewhat less than 350 words 0 points · Contains excessive grammatical and APA errors.· Required word count is far less than 350 words