Mean Making Forum 3
Meaning-Making Forums 1-4 are this course’s unique final project. Be fully engaged in Phase Three! After reviewing the readings, presentations, lecture notes, articles, and web-engagements, and previous assignments, artificially move your predetermined careseeker (i.e., Crossroads Careseekers: Bruce, Joshua, Brody, Justin, or Melissa) through Phase Three.
NOTE: These research-based forums require that you draw upon ALLof the required course readings and learning activities to date, in orderto substantively develop each phase in our Solution-based, Short-term, Pastoral Counseling (SbStPC) process.Make every effort to be attentive to our Solution-Based Short-term Pastoral Counseling handout. Be noticeably attentive to our Overarching Directive as you support each core assertion.
Rapport and Relational Alignment. Briefly explain how you will maintain rapport and check your relational alignment (i.e., use DISC language) in order to support forward progress.
Phase Three Distinctive Features. Narrate movement of careseeker through Phase Threes distinctive features (i.e., purpose, goal, chief aim, role/responsibility, use of guiding assumptions) and apply pertinent insights and techniques from ALL the readings, previous assignments, and the Bible.
Supportive Feedback Break. When resistance and/or relapse are experienced or expressed, what particular question(s), wise counsel, action step(s), and/or biblical insight(s) from Solution-focused Pastoral Counseling and the Quick Reference Guide might be utilized to consolidate forward progress?
Phase Three Marker. Describe a marker that indicates the careseeker is ready to move into Phase Four. In light of your careseekers particular need, how might the Common Sense Test support forward progress?
FOOD for Thought? In the event blaming presents, what question(s) and/or technique(s) might be used to help your careseeker gain perspective and forward progress?
TIPS:
Carefully Follow Meaning-Making Forum Guidelines & Tips!
Make sure to use headings (5) so that the most inattentive reader may easily follow your thoughts.
Use the annotated outline approach. Bullets should have concise, complete, well-developed sentences or paragraphs.
Foster a noble-minded climate for investigating claims through well-supported core assertions (i.e., consider the validation pattern of theBereans; Acts 17:11). Noticeably support assertions to facilitate further investigation and to avoid the appearance of plagiarism. Noticeably support assertions to facilitate readers further investigation and to avoid the appearance of plagiarism. Follow current APA standards or Turabian form.
Make every effort to prove that you care about the subject matter by proofreading to eliminate grammar and spelling distractions.
PACO 500
Meaning-Making Forums 1-4 Rubric (Based on 125 Point Total)
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Advanced 92-100 (A- to A):
Satisfies criteria w/ excellence
Proficient 84-91 (B- to B+) :
Satisfies Criteria
Developing (C- to C+):
Satisfies most criteria
Below Expectations (F to D+):
Does not satisfy criteria
Not Present
Points
Earned
Content 70% (87.5 pts.)
Thread
65-70 pts.
All key components of the Meaning-Making Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
The thread has a clear, logical flow. All major points are stated clearly.
All major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings-to-date and good examples or thoughtful analysis.
59-64 pts.
All key components of the Meaning-Making Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
The thread has a logical flow. Most major points are stated.
Most major points are supported by required evidence-based sources/readings-to-date and examples or analysis.
53-58 pts.
The Meaning-Making Forum prompt is addressed.
The thread lacks flow and content. Major points are unclear or confusing.
Major points include minimal examples or analysis.
1-52 pts.
The Meaning-Making Forum prompt is addressed minimally or not at all.
The thread lacks content. Major points are unclear, confusing or not discussed at all.
Major points are not supported by examples or analysis.
0 points
Reply
16.5-17.5 pts.
One Reply via Quote tool directly addresses a specific point of reference within a related thread.
The reply is a significant contribution supported by at least 1 required evidence-based source/reading-to-date, reflects thoughtful analysis of subject matter and thread.
15.5 pts.
One Reply via Quote tool addresses a point of reference within a related thread.
The reply is a contribution supported by at least 1 required evidence-based source/reading-to-date, reflects analysis of subject matter and thread.
13.5-14.5 pts.
One Reply without Quote tool addresses a related thread.
The reply lacks flow and content. Reply is unclear or confusing.
1-12.5 pts.
One Reply without Quote tool marginally addresses a related thread.
The reply lacks relevancy or clarity.
0 points
Structure 30% (37.5 pts.)
Organization / Style/Sources
23-25 pts.
The thread is presented with appropriate headings in bold, annotated outline with concise sentences, and organizational clarity.
Threads minimum word count exceeds 450 words.
The reply contains a salutation and exceeds 150 word count.
Required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form without format errors.
21-22 pts.
The thread is presented with most headings in bold, annotated outline with sentences, but slightly lacking organizational clarity.
Threads minimum word count of 450 words is met.
The reply contains a salutation and meets or exceeds 150 word count.
All but two of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; follows current APA standards or Turabian Form with minimal format errors.
19-20 pts.
The thread is presented with partial headings, without annotated outline and/or clear sentences, and/or lacks organizational clarity.
Threads minimum word count of 450 words is met.
The reply does not contain a salutation and/or meet 150 word count.
All but three of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; reflects several errors related to current APA standards or Turabian Form.
1-18 pts.
The thread is presented without headings and/or clear sentences, and lacks organizational clarity.
Threads minimum word count of 450 words is not met or exceeded.
The reply does not contain a salutation and does not meet 150 word count.
All but four of the required number of sources/readings-to-date are employed; reflects many errors related to current APA standards or Turabian Form.
0 points
Grammar/
Spelling
11.5-12.5 pts.
Spelling, grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.
9.5-10.5 pts.
Sentences are reasonably complete, clear, and concise. Minor issues with proofreading/editing are noted.
Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.
8.5 pts.
Sentences are less complete, clear, and concise. More pervasive / significant issues with proofreading / editing are noted.
Paragraphs marginally contain appropriately varied sentence structures.
1-7.5 pts.
Writing is not at the graduate level. It was clear that the work had not been edited or proofread. Multiple issues are noted.
Run-on paragraphs are observed. Sentence structure is not varied.
0 points
Total
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