all answers must be between 100 and 200 words not including citations
Choose one question from the three listed below and answer it for your initial post.
All answers must be between 100 and 200 words, not including citations, and include a minimum of one reference to the PowerPoint presentation. Other resources are encouraged and must also use APA format. Post this initial response by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
- Question 1: Describe all the active components of an acupuncture treatment and why and how they have an effect. Use a research paper (the White Paper is an acceptable source) to support your statements.
- Question 2: For Nutrition, Health Coaching, Western Herbalism or other CAM modalities, describe the challenges that are specific to your modality, and reference a research paper supporting your statements.
- Question 3: Do an online search for current physiologic research into the mechanisms of acupuncture, or a particular vitamin or mineral or herb, and describe one paper you find.
Respond to two classmates’ posts by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday.
Grading rubric:
Content – Initial response to addressing one question. Include at least one reference to the class Power Point or a suggested reading: 10 points
Criteria |
Point Tiers |
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Post addresses the question |
2.5 Very Complete |
2.25 Complete |
2 Somewhat Complete |
1.5 Incomplete |
1 Unacceptable |
Applies, Demonstrates Understanding of Weekly Material |
2.5 Superior |
2.25 Good |
2 Adequate |
1.5 Poor |
1 Unacceptable |
Reference Clearly Presented and Cited Using APA Standards |
2.5 Superior |
2.25 Good |
2 Adequate |
1.5 Poor |
1 Unacceptable |
Grammar, Syntax, Diction, Spelling, Punctuation, Etc |
2.5 No Errors |
2.25 1-2 Errors |
2 3-4 Errors |
1.5 5-6 Errors |
1 7+ Errors |
Response to classmates: Participant responds to two classmates, and response furthers the discussion, e.g. asks a question, provides further information or examples, or introduces a different opinion (10 points per posting) – 20 points
Criteria |
Point Tiers |
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Post addresses the person you are responding to |
2.5 Very Complete |
2.25 Complete |
2 Somewhat Complete |
1.5 Incomplete |
1 Unacceptable |
Applies, Demonstrates Understanding of Weekly Material |
2.5 Superior |
2.25 Good |
2 Adequate |
1.5 Poor |
1 Unacceptable |
Adds a point of information or view to the discussion – is not just a general statement of support or disagreement, but is specific. |
2.5 Superior |
2.25 Good |
2 Adequate |
1.5 Poor |
1 Unacceptable |
Grammar, Syntax, Diction, Spelling, Punctuation, Etc |
2.5 No Errors |
2.25 1-2 Errors |
2 3-4 Errors |
1.5 5-6 Errors |
1 7+ Errors |
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