Overview
Discussion: Ill Prepared or Well Prepared?
Listen
Your first post:
Think back to one or more jobs you have held and the training you received to prepare you for the job. Bring in one or more specific examples where training helped you succeed on the job and/or where you were undertrained for the position.
In your response, discuss what you and/or your employers could have done differently.
Your subsequent posts:
Read through the responses by your peers and post responses of at least 100 words to at least two classmates’ posts. Bring in ideas/comments and/or research/readings not mentioned yet.
Remember: To receive full credit in this forum, you need to post a minimum of three quality posts (your own initial post, and responses to two classmates). If you borrow from subject matter experts (authors, speakers, etc.), be sure to give them credit by citing sources. Note that the grading rubric requires a reference to support your discussion or one of the responses you make to a classmate.
Discussion Requirements
In your own words, answer this module's discussion questions in a main post, and respond to at least two classmates’ posts. Your responses should go beyond surface-level comments and demonstrate thoughtful engagement with your peers' ideas.
Minimum Required Word Counts:
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctoral
Video DBs
Initial Post Word Count
200 words
250 words
300 words
3- to 5-minute video
Response Post Word Count
100 words
150 words
200 words
Per Degree-Level Expectations
Assignment Details
Main Post: Respond fully to the discussion question. Be sure to communicate your thoughts clearly and connect your ideas to course concepts or personal experiences where applicable.
Responses to Classmates: Respond to at least two classmates. Each response should be detailed and contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Avoid brief replies like “I agree” or “Nice post.”
Use of Learning Resources: At least one of your posts (either the main post or a response) should reference course learning resources and/or peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Posting on Multiple Days: Your posts must be made on at least two different days of the module to encourage ongoing participation.
Main Post Due no later than the First Saturday of the module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Response Posts Due: no later than end of module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Point deductions will be applied to late assignment submissions per the Late Deductions for Assignments policy, published in the Trident Catalog.
Rubrics
Discussion Board Rubric - v2