Discussion Guidelines and Grading (5 points):
- For each discussion a question or prompt will be provided. In response to this question/prompt, each student will respond with an initial post (3 points).
- This Initial Post will be assessed for contribution to the discussion, advancing the discussion and/or posing questions that further our thinking, quality of the writing, and depth of the reflection.
- Each student will also post two (2) additional responses to peers' contributions. These responses can be within the scope of one thread (i.e tw or three people going back and forth on a post), or substantive responses in other threads. (2 points, one per response)
- The rubric is generally as follows:
0=A post with no substantive value (such as “I agree” or “Good point”) are a welcome affirmation of the quality of their peers’ posts, but they do not generate grade points toward discussion.
25%=A post that makes a minor contribution to the discussion by offering an example or reference (or etc) may not truly advance the conversation, but does provide support for others’ statements.
50%=A post that uses logic and/or experience to make and/or support assertions to advance, deepen, or expand the conversation.
75%=A post that uses readings and credible sources in addition logic or experience to make and/or support assertions to advance, deepen, or expand the conversation.
100%=A truly inspired post that goes beyond normal discourse to construct new meaning and novel ideas from supporting statements, and is also able to articulate the bias or ethics that the sources, readings, and experience belie.
- While this is a discussion amongst professional peers, and for points, this is also a conversation. Write as if you are speaking to your classmates in person, rather than simply stating your thoughts without any acknowledgement of their point or thoughts. Respond to them rather than at them. Think logically and persuasively. Engage respectfully.
**This should go without saying, but I am going to make it explicit here. Posts that seek to insult, denigrate peers or communities, are overtly hostile, or otherwise shown to be inappropriate in professional and scholarly discourse will be flagged and/or given no credit. Repeat offenses will result in consequences for this course and/or from the administration.**