Requirements: For the discussion question, it is imperative you answer the question fully. To fully ...

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Requirements: For the discussion question, it is imperative you answer the question fully. To fully answer each question, you may use your textbook as a foundational resource as well as other scholarly references (websites, journal articles, etc.). After writing your main posting, you will respond to the main postings of at least two other learners. At the end of the discussion, you should have responses to at least two (2) different students' discussion questions, plus your main posting. If questions are asked in your main thread, you are required to respond to these to obtain the entirety of your points. In your responses, you are required to have at least two (2) scholarly references to back your response. Week 5 Discussion Prompt: Describe disorders that affect the flow of sustenance through the GI tract. Note: This discussion requires you to complete your initial post before you can see your classmates' posts. If you are having trouble getting started, please contact your instructor. Discussion Board Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts Promptness and Initiative 25 pts Excellent Initial Post made by Friday night of the assigned week; respond to a minimum of 2 peers by Tuesday at 11:59 pm of the assigned week. 0 pts No Evidence No submission or submitted late. / 25 pts Mechanism of Writing 25 pts Excellent Submissions are grammatically correct, posts with rare misspellings, format is easy to read/professional delivery. 20 pts Satisfactory An error in spelling and grammar, yet overall format is clear. 10 pts Unsatisfactory Poor spelling and grammar in posts; format is extremely hard to read would be deemed as unprofessional documentation by common business standards. 0 pts No Evidence No submission or submitted late. / 25 pts Relevance of Post 25 pts Excellent Consistently posts topics related to assigned topic; cites at least one but preferably several credible references related to topic (text, website, or other credible/scholarly references); expresses opinions and ideas in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic. 20 pts Satisfactory Most posts are short in length (<250 words) and offer no further insight into the topic; opinions and ideas are stated clearly with occasional lack of connection to topic, and/or provides limited citations (from text, website, etc) for the community to reference. 10 pts Unsatisfactory Posts topics which do not relate to the discussion; remarks are not backed up by atleast 2 references; rehashes or summarizes other postings; unclear connection to topic; minimal expression of opinions or ideas. 0 pts No Evidence No submission or submitted late. / 25 pts Creating Community 25 pts Excellent Frequently attempts to motivate the group discussion; presents creative approaches to topic, can differ or counter peers points with diplomacy, if applicable. Refers to peer contributions. Creates community in the discussion. This category is concerned with the quality of interactions. 20 pts Satisfactory Displays an effort to become involved with group; interacts with others. This category is concerned with quality of interactions. 10 pts Unsatisfactory Argumentative or abrasive. No peer interaction. 0 pts No Evidence No submission or submitted late. / 25 pts Total Points: 0