TED Talk Case

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Critically Evaluate What You Saw

  1. Think about your class discussion about stress and happiness.  After watching this TED talk, how would you define the difference between being happy and having meaning in life?
  2.  According to the speaker (and Dr. Martin Seligman), what three things should be included when defining what “meaning” is?
  3. Think back to what you learned about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it relates to the four pillars of a meaningful life.  How might homelessness be a threat to our needs beyond the obvious physiological level?
  4. Is there a way for people who are homeless to have a meaningful life?  Consider the four pillars of a meaningful life and answer why or why not.
  5. What pillar(s) of a meaningful life do you feel are missing in your life or still need further work to achieve?

Grading

You will receive 2pts for each answer for a total of 10pts.  Questions should have a minimum of 5 sentences to demonstrate a thoughtful answer that addresses all parts of the question.  It is most important to be THOUGHTFUL in your responses.

Discussion On Treatment Intervention

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Criteria Ratings Points

Content 20 to >17 pts

Advanced

All key components of the Discussion prompt are answered in a new thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by at least two citations from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are included as well.

17 to >15 pts

Proficient

Most of the components of the Discussion prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably. Major points are supported by at least one citation from the reading/lecture materials. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are included as well.

15 to >0 pts

Developing

The Discussion prompt components are addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis. No citations are used from the reading/lecture materials. A Christian worldview or biblical themes are not included.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Content 20 to >17 pts

Advanced

Two replies must be present. Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s or professor’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread. Each reply to a student’s post provides one strength and one weakness found in another student’s original post. Each reply is clear and coherent and includes at least one citation from class or outside materials.

17 to >15 pts

Proficient

Two replies must be present. Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Most replies provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. One strength or weakness of fellow student’s threads are included in the replies. Most replies are clear and coherent.

15 to >0 pts

Developing

At least one reply must be present. Some replies focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence. Strengths and weaknesses of fellow student’s threads are not included in the replies.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | COUC604_D10_202240

 

 

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure 10 to >8 pts

Advanced

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. References are cited in current APA format. Initial post includes 250-300 words of content and each reply includes 125-150 words of content.

8 to >7 pts

Proficient

Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited with some current APA formatting. Initial post includes 225-275 words of content and each reply includes 100-124 words of content.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format. Initial post includes less than 200 words of content and each reply includes less than 100-124 words of content.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Total Points: 50

Discussion Grading Rubric | COUC604_D10_202240

Assignment 2: Crazy Like Us, Chapter 4

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Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the new information presented in this book.  It is meant to increase your awareness and critical thinking about the experience and treatment of common psychological disorders in the US and around the world.

Reading to Critically Evaluate

Please read Chapter 4 in Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche by Ethan Watters.

You are encouraged to ask questions of the reading as you read, make notes of areas of confusion, surprise or disagreement, and mention this in this assignment!

Directions

  1. Write two paragraphs (minimum of 200 words) in which you identify Watter’s main thesis of the chapter and discuss your overall thoughts and reactions to the main thesis.
  2. Write a one-paragraph response  (minimum of 100 words) to ONE of the following questions listed below.
  3. Include two quotes from the chapter that stood out to you.  Include the page number or time stamp where your quotes can be found.

Questions (choose only one)

1.  What questions form in your mind when you learn that most of the influential studies on SSRIs were ghostwritten by private firms hired by drug companies?

2.  Did you find it difficult to grasp the idea that the Japanese did not always connect suicide with depression and in fact viewed it as an expression of the purity of the Japanese character (something to be admired, excused or seen as an act of personal resolve)?  Why or why not?

Grading

Full points for the assignment will be earned when all 3 portions of the assignment are met.  Two-paragraph  (minimum of 200 words) general reaction (6pts), one-paragraph  (minimum of 100 words) response to question (2pts), two quotes with page numbers/time stamps (2pts). Check out the rubric!

Critical Thinking: Commom Sense And Everyday Life

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Assignment 1: Final Argument Paper

Using the information from the PowerPoint presentation you created in Module 3, write an Argument Paper that takes a position on the issue you selected. Be sure to include an explanation of the topic, possible viewpoints on the topic, your selected position on the topic, and appropriate evidence to support both your position and that of your possible opponents. Avoid the errors in reasoning that we have studied during the past five weeks by providing your argument in a logically defensible form.

Directions:

  1. Provide a summary introduction that succinctly identifies and explains the chosen issue, including key terms.
  2. Identify and explain one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
  3. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
  4. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
  5. Next, identify and explain one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
  6. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
  7. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
  8. Critically assess which of the two arguments is superior; defend the judgment by explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical-thinking analysis in reaching this final conclusion.
  9. Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Professionally present the position using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Submit your Argument Paper in Microsoft Word document format to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Summary Introduction.
16
Identified and explained one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue.
20
Type of evidence offered in support of the argument position.
20
Analysis and explanation of how the evidence supports or fails to support the corresponding conclusion.
24
Evaluation of the argument.
28
Identified and explained one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument.
20
Type of evidence offered in support of the counter argument position.
20
Analysis and explanation of how the counter argument supports or fails to support the corresponding conclusion.
24
Evaluation of counter argument.
28
Critically assessed which of the two arguments is superior, explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical thinking analysis in this assessment.
36
Organization.
16
Usage and Mechanics.
16
APA.
24
Style.
8
Total:
300