This discussion is worth 100 points and will be graded according to the BSN discussion rubric located under the grading criteria tab. You must start a discussion thread before you can read and reply to other discussion posts.

Option1: Can incongruent communication be culturally based? (Be sure to refer to rubric for grading criteria)

Option 2: How does sociocultural background influence perception?

CriteriaOutstandingCompetentRoom for improvementCriterion ScoreQuality of Work submitted: The extent to which work meet the assigned criteria and reflects BSN level analysis30 points

30 to 25 points. Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 85% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics

24 points

24 to 20 points.
Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics.

19 points

19 to 0 points.
Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. One or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed.

/ 30Purpose of work submitted: Purpose of the paper is clear5 points

5 to 4 points.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria.

3 points

3 to 2 points.
Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

1 point

1 to 0 points.
Purpose of the assignment is vague or not provided.

/ 5Synthesis of ideas: 1. Interpret the assignment’s key concepts25 points

25 to 20 points.
Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts.

19 points

19 to 15 points.
Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts.

14 points

14 to 0 points.
Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics.

/ 25Synthesis of ideas: 2. apply course resources and outside credible resources25 points

25 to 20 points.
Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to support

19 points

19 to 15 points.
Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 1 to 2 course resources to support major points and point of view.

14 points

14 to 0 points.
Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resource to support major points and point of view.

/ 25Written expression and formatting: 1. Paragraph and sentence structure. Paragraphs make clear points that support clear points and support well developed ideas, flow logically. Sentences are clearly structured and follow appropriate writing style5 points

5 to 4 points.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 90% of the time.

3 points

3 to 2 points.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 75% of the time

1 point

1 to 0 points.
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards < 75% of the time.

/ 5Written expression and formatting: 2. English writing standards: correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation5 points

5 to 4 points.
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with (1-2) errors.

3 points

3 to 2 points
Contains several (<5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

1 point

1 to 0 points.
Contains many (extensive) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

/ 5Written Expression and formatting: 3. The paper follows correct APA 7th Ed.format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in- text citations, and reference list5 points

5 to 4 points.
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.

3 points

3 to 2 points.
Contains several (< 5) APA formatting errors.

1 point

1 to 0 points.
Contains extensive APA formatting errors.

/ 5Rubric Total ScoreTotal/ 100