Discussion entrees must be a minimum of 250 words. You can write as much as you wish. You will not be able to respond to your classmates\u2019 responses until you enter your own 250-word response. Blank first posts will result in an automatic F for that discussion board. No exceptions. I encourage you to write you discussion board post first in another document and then copy and paste it into discussion board. DO NOT attach word files or documents to the post. Only copy and paste or write up your post in the discussion board box. Then hit submit and respond to three students. <\/p>\n
Grading responses to classmates.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t respond to a classmate as required that week, you lose a point for each missing, incomplete, or insubstantial response. <\/p>\n
FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION BOARD FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS RESULTS IN THE AUTOMATIC FAILING OF THE CLASS\u2014NO EXCEPTIONS. (See syllabus for\u00a0requirements\u00a0regarding Discussion Board.) \u00a0<\/p>\n
Tell me what you think the reading is about and what you find most interesting.\u00a0Do not summarize the reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To help you respond,\u00a0consider:<\/p>\n
What do you think is the point of the reading?\u00a0In other words,\u00a0what do you think the author is saying?<\/p>\n
What ideas\/themes seem important to the author?\u00a0What ideas,\u00a0themes,\u00a0or images do you find important?\u00a0(These two questions refer to two different things,\u00a0so know the difference between your ideas and those of the author.)<\/p>\n
Consider how the writer uses structure,\u00a0form,\u00a0language,\u00a0voice,\u00a0style,\u00a0imagery to communicate his\/her ideas.<\/p>\n
Make sure to use quotes and examples from the readings to support your answers to the above questions.<\/p>\n
Include passages from the reading that support your answer.\u00a0Tell me why these quotes are important.\u00a0Consider the language.\u00a0How does the author use words?\u00a0What images does the author use to communicate his or her main point?\u00a0Feel free to bring in your own experience,\u00a0but make sure they are relevant to the assigned reading.\u00a0In other words,\u00a0stay focused and don\u2019t wander off topic.\u00a0Don\u2019t worry about getting it\u00a0\u201cright,\u201d\u00a0and feel free to discuss what you don\u2019t understand or don\u2019t like,\u00a0but you must explain your feelings and ideas.<\/p>\n
How I grade them:<\/p>\n
I am looking for your thoughts and ideas about the readings;\u00a0in other words,\u00a0engage in critical thinking.\u00a0Summary alone will lower your grade\u00a0(see below).\u00a0Including quotes from,\u00a0and references to,\u00a0the texts are expected.\u00a0I\u2019m not grading you on grammar or on whether the journals are\u00a0“correct,”\u00a0although excessive grammatical errors that impede understanding do hurt your grade;\u00a0mostly,\u00a0I am looking for an exploration of ideas. <\/p>\n
Responding to Classmates:<\/p>\n
You are required to respond to three classmates each week. When responding to students be respectful and helpful. It is ok for students to have different viewpoints; in fact, I welcome them! I don\u2019t want anyone to be afraid of censorship or being penalized for unpopular or different viewpoints. However, please note the difference between the expression of an idea\/view and a personal attack against a student. The first is welcome; the second is unacceptable. <\/p>\n
How to respond: Read your classmate\u2019s post and if you agree, explain why and build on the points made by your classmate. If you disagree, also explain why and support your claim. Also, please help your fellow classmates if they don\u2019t seem to understand something or you don\u2019t understand their writing. Helping students with their writing, grammar, and self-expression is one of the benefits of discussion board. I encourage students to see themselves as my teaching assistants and I will also kindly respond confirming or correcting writing feedback. We are all in this together! <\/p>\n
Grade breakdown:<\/p>\n
You responded with\u00a0at least\u00a0250\u00a0words or more,\u00a0not a summary,\u00a0and include your ideas about\u00a0and analysis of\u00a0the readings.\u00a0You include quotes and textual references and you responded thoughtfully to three classmates with\u00a0100\u00a0words or more:\u00a0Grade 100%\u00a0(Full\u00a05\u00a0points)<\/p>\n
You have responded with\u00a0250\u00a0words but\u00a0your comments\u00a0tend toward summary with some good discussion of your ideas about\u00a0and analysis of\u00a0the readings. Or an A grade with one point deducted because only responded to two instead of three students in 100 words or more as required: Grade 80-99%\u00a0(4-4.9\u00a0points)<\/p>\n
Your comments are\u00a0mostly summary,\u00a0less than\u00a0250\u00a0words, with little to no discussion of your ideas about\u00a0or analysis of\u00a0the readings. Or an A grade with two points deducted because only responded to one instead of three students in 100 words. Or B grade and only responded to only two instead of three students:\u00a0Grade 60-79%\u00a0(3\u00a0points)<\/p>\n
Your comments are\u00a0significantly shorter than 250 words,\u00a0mostly summary with no discussion of your ideas about\u00a0or analysis of\u00a0the readings. Or an A, B or C grade with one, two or three points deducted because you because you only responded to two, one, or no students:\u00a0\u00a0Grade\u00a020-59% (2 to 0.5 points)<\/p>\n
You have not submitted any comments.\u00a0Grade\u00a00%\u00a0(0 points)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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