Students will complete a total of 5 brief reaction papers. For each reaction paper, students will write at least a full, 1-page paper (at least 350 words), formatted professionally (Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced font). For each reaction paper, students will use at least one source of material from the current week in combination with one source of information from a previous week. Using the chosen materials as a foundation, students should discuss how what they have learned helps inform their current learning, what aspects of the material was challenging and why, whether they found the information interesting or new (or why not), and how they believe what they have learned will assist them as they progress into their careers. Students should strive to make a deep, significant, personal connection with the material presented in class.
Assessment of Competency: Points possible: 50 (5% of course grade)
Reaction papers will be assessed based upon the following standards:
Mastery Level: 45-50 points (90% or higher)
To achieve Mastery Level status, this assignment must:
1. Be submitted on time, in Blackboard.
2. Be formatted in Word or PDF, using Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.
3. Be at least 1 full page.
4. Contain detailed, clear, and specific responses to all of the prompts listed in the instructions.
5. Contain few, if any, grammatical, spelling, or other writing errors.
Expertise Level: 40-44 points (80-88%)
To achieve Expertise Level status, this assignment must:
1. Be submitted in Blackboard.
2. Be formatted in Word or PDF, using Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.
3. Be at least 1 full page.
4. Contain detailed, clear, and specific responses to most of the prompts listed in the instructions.
5. Contain some grammatical, spelling, or other writing errors.
Competency Level: 30-39 points (60-78%)
To achieve Competency Level status, this assignment must:
1. Be submitted in Blackboard.
2. Be formatted in Word or PDF.
3. Be at least 3/4 a page.
4. Contain responses to some of the prompts listed in the instructions. Development needed.
5. Contain grammatical, spelling, or other writing errors.
