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Assignment Details Unit 2 - Discussion Board (75 points) Description In your own words, answer this unit's discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 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. Use these videos for help on how to post to the Discussion Board: • AIU Student Mobile app view • Desktop view People often think of the punishment of criminals and they think of some form of incarceration such as jail or prison. Correctional punishment can be carried out in various ways. While incarceration is the first form of punishment that comes to mind, there are alternatives to incarceration. For this discussion, you will explore incarceration alternatives and answer the following questions: • How do you believe alternatives to incarceration serve as punishment? • What do you believe to be the most successful alternative to incarceration? Why is it successful? Discussion Board Reminders: • Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers. o First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week. o 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 Quality of Main Post 34 Points Total Proficient Descriptor Student's main post meets or exceeds the following requirements: • Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (10 points) Points /34 pts. 1/3 Response to Peers 30 Points Total Support from Learning Resources Total 5 Points Total Professional Writing 6 points AIU Portal: Foundations of Corrections CRJS220 • Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (8 points) • Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (8 points) • Connects to key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable) (8 points) Responds to a minimum of 2 peers (15 points per response): • Substantive response (8 points) • Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include (7 points): o Provides additional resources o Connects accurately to key concepts o Shares personal or professional experiences o Contributes new information or perspective o Presents a competing viewpoint At least one post mentions course resources or library resources. Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors. Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. Instructor's Comments There are no instructor comments added at this time. /30 pts. /5 pts. /6 pts. 175 pts. 2/3 AIU Portal: Foundations of Corrections CRJS220 https://studentlogin.aiuniv.edu/?v=26&ssid=2&cid=5#/class/320294/home/unit/2/unit-assignments 3/3