Week 2 Discussion POL2076 American Government/ Affirmative Action And Rubric Assessment Submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible. Be sure to be honest, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Be sure to engage and reflect upon important text concepts and course notes within your responses. In order for this to be a discussion, it is very important that we "converse" with one another by commenting on the other answers. Important Note: Some of our material may be highly controversial, and while encouraging you to share your opinions, the facilitator has the right to step in if the discussion grows too contentious!! You may take issue with your classmates' opinions, but at no time will this disintegrate into name-calling and personal slams. You are not here to change anyone's mind, but rather to discuss, as rational educated adults, a multitude of issues. You work in human resources in your organization and have been assigned the task of ensuring that your organization properly incorporates Affirmative Action policies into your hiring practices. Research Affirmative Action and prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation outlining Affirmative Action and your plan to launch Affirmative Action policies within your organization. Post your presentation to the Discussion Thread with a short introduction. Spend time reviewing other students' presentations. Comment on at least 2 of your classmates' presentations. Comment on differences in presentation, important talking points, sequencing of information, accuracy of content as well as overall creativity. Which presentation will be easier to present, monitor and enforce? Why? Rubric Assessment Top of Form This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Response No Submission 0 points 0 % Emerging (F-D: 1-27) 27 points 27 % Satisfactory (C: 28-31) 31 points 31 % Proficient (B: 32-35) 35 points 35 % Exemplary (A: 36-40) 40 points 40 % Criterion Score Quality of Initial Posting Add Feedback No initial posting exists to evaluate. The information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation. The information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment. The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed. The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings. / 40 / 40 Criterion score has been overridden This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Participation No Submission 0 points 0 % Emerging (F-D: 1-13) 13 points 13 % Satisfactory (C: 14-16) 16 points 16 % Proficient (B: 17-18) 18 points 18 % Exemplary (A: 19-20) 20 points 20 % Criterion Score Participation in Discussion Add Feedback No responses to other classmates were posted in this discussion forum. May include one or more of the following: *Comments to only one other student's post. *Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree. *Comments are off topic. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor's comment (if applicable) on two or more days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question. / 20 / 20 Criterion score has been overridden This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Writing No Submission 0 points 0 % Emerging (F-D: 1-13) 13 points 13 % Satisfaction (C: 14-16) 16 points 16 % Proficient (B: 17-18) 18 points 18 % Exemplary (A: 19-20) 20 points 20 % Criterion Score Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, Citation Style) and Information Literacy Add Feedback No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar exist. Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work. Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors are present. Some errors in formatting citations and references are present. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources. Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting are present. Minor errors in formatting citations and references may exist. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules). Minor to no errors exist in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. Formatting of citations and references is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules). / 20 / 20 Criterion score has been overridden Rubric Total Score Total Total Score Clear Override / 80 / 80 Criterion score has been overridden ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Overall Score Overall Score No Submission0 points minimum There was no submission for this assignment. Clear Override Emerging (F to D Range)1 point minimum Satisfactory progress has not been met on the competencies for this assignment. Clear Override Satisfactory (C Range)56 points minimum Satisfactory progress has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment. Clear Override Proficient (B Range)64 points minimum Proficiency has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment. Clear Override Exemplary (A Range)72 points minimum The competencies for this assignment have been mastered. Clear Override Overall Feedback Close Bottom of Form