Discussion Guidelines
Example 1
Participation in assigned forums is mandatory. Because this is primarily an asynchronous course, your contributions to the class discussion will occur here. Forum participation should occur AFTER you have completed the readings for the week, and PRIOR to the deadlines. Unless otherwise specified, the following rubric applies to your participation:
Criteria |
Points |
Full Credit |
Reduced Credit |
Quality of Initial Post |
10 |
Synthesis of readings strongly evidenced (citation encouraged) |
Weak synthesis, clarity of perspective, or construction |
Quality of Peer Replies |
10 |
Evidences an understanding of the original post |
Evidences little insight; provides no personal contribution to the discussion |
Deadlines |
N/A |
Initial post and replies meet deadline(s) |
Late replies receive 50% credit or less. Later than two days receive no credit |