Unit 2 – Discussion Board (100 points)
Due: Tue, Jul 8 |
Description
In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
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Assignment Details
You will select 1 of the 5 topics for your Discussion Board (DB). Please read the instructions for the DB assignments carefully because they are different from your other classes in which you have had DBs.
Selecting 1 of the 5 topics, you will be required to submit a 300-word minimum main topic posting. Your initial posting should be analytical, persuasive, or reflective in nature. Keep in mind that you will be choosing a different topic for your Individual Project (IP). Please add your references to the main topic posting (required). You are encouraged to do research on the topic from other resources. Each classmate’s response should be a minimum of 100 words per response. Your option is to respond to postings that concern your main topic selection, or you may respond to postings from classmates that have to do with one of the other two topics.
The following topics come from the reading assignments for this week and are all located in the AIU online Library:
Topic 1: Exploring How Administrative Police Culture, Relational Police Culture, Threat to Job Security and Public Stigma Impact Law Enforcement Officers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Seeking Mental Health Services and Create Barriers
Coyt, H. M. (2020). Exploring how administrative police culture, relational police culture, threat to job security and public stigma impact law enforcement officers’ attitudes and perceptions of seeking mental health services and create barriers. https://aiuniv.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/exploring-how-administrative-police-culture/docview/2478769334/se-2?accountid=144459
Topic 2: Suicide Exposure in Law Enforcement Officers
Cerel, J., Jones, B., Brown, M., Weisenhorn, D. A., & Patel, K. (2019). Suicide exposure in law enforcement officers. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 49(5), 1281–1289. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12516
Topic 3: Investigating Barriers to Mental Health Care in Law Enforcement Officers
Johnson, S. F. (2016). Investigating barriers to mental health care in law enforcement officers [Dissertation, East Tennessee State University]. https://aiuniv.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/investigating-barriers-mental-health-care-law/docview/2021116159/se-2?accountid=144459
Topic 4: Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward Police Officers Seeking Psychological Services
Wheeler, C., Fisher, A., Jamiel, A., Lynn, T. J., & Hill, W. T. (2018). Stigmatizing attitudes toward police officers seeking psychological services. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 36, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-018-9293-x
Topic 5: Improving Police Interventions During Mental Health-Related Encounters: Past, Present and Future
Wood, J. D., & Watson, A. C. (2017). Improving police interventions during mental health-related encounters: Past, present and future. Policing and Society, 27, 289–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/10439463.2016.1219734
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Discussion Board Reminders:
Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to Content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content.
Engaging in Class Discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post
42 Points
Total
Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:
Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question. (12 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (10 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (10 points)
Connects to key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable) (10 points)
/42 pts.
Response to Peers
40 Points
Total
Responds to a minimum of two peers. (20 points per response)
o Substantive response (10 points)
o Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include: (10 points)
Provides additional resources
Connects accurately to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/40 pts.
Support from Learning Resources
8 Points
Total
At least one post references course resources or library resources /8 pts.
Professional Writing
10 points
Response is well-organized, clear and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/10 pts.
Total 100 Points Possible /100 pts.
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