Discussion 1 II. Respond to the following three questions: 1. Describe a moral dilemma; then describe how an individual might reason at each stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. You shoul

Discussion 1 II. Respond to the following three questions: 1. Describe a moral dilemma; then describe how an individual might reason at each stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. You shoul 1

Discussion Post Scoring Guide General Instructions

Read the discussion prompts for this week. Consider your own experiences and content included in the course. Prepare your discussion response.

Support your thoughts with specific examples from your experience and ideas included in the course content, present your response to the posed discussion topic.

Submit your post in accordance with the schedule this term. Typically, the initial post is due by midnight (Central time) the day before the close of the discussion. Responses to classmates are typically due by midnight (Central) on the day the discussion closes.

Scoring Guidelines

Points available: 100

Component	Unacceptable	Acceptable	Target
Key Information	Incomplete responses that addresses only some items; or a response that lacks thoughtfulness or reflection. (15 points)	Complete responses that address items with clearly stated and well-supported information that shows an adequate level of reflection, but information is weakly referenced. (35 points)	Complete, well-formed responses that addresses all items with clearly stated and well-supported information that shows a thoughtful, reflective, in-depth analysis of topic. Information is referenced, as needed. (55 points)
Professional presentation (grammar, mechanics, spelling)	Writing involves many errors (more than 3). (5 points)	There is some deviation from college-level writing; writing involves few errors (no more than 3). (10 points)	Graduate-level writing is used; writing is free of all writing errors. (15 points)
Responses to classmates	Participation is inadequate; responses to classmates lack adequate critical thinking and analysis (i.e. obligatory interactions with peers, "I agree with you" or only restating peers' posts). (0 points)	Participation is somewhat limited; responses to classmates show limited critical thinking and analysis; responses. (15 points)	Participation is representative of consistent review of classmate thoughts; responses to classmates show clear evidence of critical thinking and analysis; responses are professional, thoughtful, and provide constructive assistance to colleagues. (30 points)

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