Posting/Contributing to an Online Discussion Protocol:

1. Each student must either submit an original thread or a response to another student’s thread for all 4 discussions. Only ONE submittal is required for each discussion. If responding to another student’s thread, you must cite to whom you are responding. Be sure to read the prompt and questions carefully and answer all questions.
2. Posting should be a minimum of 1 short paragraph and a maximum of 2 paragraphs. Word totals for each post should be in the 100-300 word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or internet. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.
3. Be organized in your thoughts and ideas
4. Incorporate correlations with the assigned readings or topics
5. Stay on topic.
6. Provide evidence of critical, college-level thinking and thoughtful in your responses or interactions. Avoid summarizing.
7. Contribute to the learning community by being creative in your approaches to topics, being relevant in the presented viewpoints, and attempting to motivate the discussion.
8. Be aware of grammar and sentence mechanics.
9. Use proper etiquette. Remember that being respectful is critical
10. Discussion Rubric3 points: Posting should be a minimum of 1 short paragraph and a maximum of 2 paragraphs. Word
11. totals for each post should be in the 100-300 word range. Whether you agree or disagree, explain
    why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or internet. Include a reference,
    link, or citation when appropriate.
    1 point: Be organized in your thoughts and ideas.
    1 point: Incorporate correlations with the assigned readings or topics
    1 point: Stay on topic.
    1 point: Provide evidence of critical, college-level thinking and thoughtful in your responses or
    interactions. Avoid summarizing.
    1 point: Contribute to the learning community by being creative in your approaches to topics, being
    relevant in the presented viewpoints, and attempting to motivate the discussion.
    1 point: Be aware of grammar and sentence mechanics.
    1 point: Use proper etiquette. Remember that being respectful is critical.