Read each question—there may be more than one.
Post your responses in the appro
Read each question—there may be more than one.
Post your responses in the appropriate threads. Students are required to make their initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). You should respond to two posts of your colleagues by 11:59 pm on Sunday night.
Responses should be of sufficient length with proper grammar.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings with each question. Responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). You will lose marks if you do not satisfy the minimum number of posts. This feature will keep you engaged. Your response to your colleagues should be at least one full paragraph each (at least 4-5 sentences) for each post.
Review your postings to see who has responded to you.
Be sure to answer all questions.
Include a bibliography using APA format. If you do not include a bibliography utilizing at least two different sources, you will lose marks.
Document all your sources in the initial discussion post using APA format. Your initial post should look like a research paper where you document all your sources. For example, if you provide a definition of a principle, be sure to document your source in the sentence like this:
“Cooper, Heron, Heward (2020) outline the definition of positive reinforcement as….”
or
“The definition of positive reinforcement is…. (Cooper, Heron, Heward, 2020).”
Instructions
Explain the 4 branches of applied behavior analysis. (Task List A-4)
Briefly summarize the 4 branches of ABA. (Write at least 2 paragraphs)
Which branch of ABA interests you the most and why? (Write at least 1 paragraph)
Grading
Refer to the following Discussion Board rubric to see how you will be assessed.
Rubrics
Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria
Exceeds Standards
Meet Standards
Does Not Meet Standards
Criterion Score
Writing Competency: Grammatical structure, APA formatting
1 point
Exemplary spelling and grammar. Precise use of words with meaning clearly expressed. Feedback is supported by citing textual references from course materials in APA formatting.
0.5 points
Minor errors in grammar or format. Acceptable, effective use of words and expression.
0 points
Errors in grammar or format frequently obscure expression of thought. Ineffective wording, sentence structure, and expression.
Score of Writing Competency: Grammatical structure, APA formatting,
/ 1
Critical Thinking: Skills evident: knowledge, comprehension, application, synthesis, evaluation
1 point
Higher order thinking is clearly evident and presented in a clear logical flow. Insightful interpretation, application, explanation, and/or critique.
0.5 points
Some higher order thinking is evident. Organization is logical. Links need strengthening. Most ideas are clearly interpreted, applied, explained and/or critiqued.
0 points
Basic knowledge level information is presented. Organization is not evident. Interpretation, application, explanation and/or critique are not evident.
Score of Critical Thinking: Skills evident: knowledge, comprehension, application, synthesis, evaluation,
/ 1
Participation: Interacts in positive, constructive, timely manner (responses to colleagues)
1 point
Adds clear insights to ongoing discussion. Responds to a minimum of two others. Timely responses. Asks probing, constructive questions. Includes liberal and natural use of “encouraging statements.”
0.5 points
Contributes further thought to discussion in a timely way. Limited use of “encouraging statements.” Responds to two others.
0 points
Contribution is late and therefore not able to add to discussion. Respect of others is lacking. Does not respond to others.
Score of Participation: Interacts in positive, constructive, timely manner (responses to colleagues),
/ 1
TotalScore of Discussion Board Rubric,
/ 3
Overall Score
Exceeds Standards
2.25 points minimum
Meet Standards
0.75 points minimum
Does Not Meet Standards
0 points minimum