1 point

Original Posting (due 9/19/13)

Initial comments were posted but did not address the assignment.

2 points Initial comments address some of the assignment requirements. Comments are not well organized and show limited knowledge and evaluation of the topic.

Respons es to classmat es (due 9/24/13)

Postings are not substantial, limited to "I agree" types of replies.

Only one substantial message was posted

3 points Initial comments thoroughly address all parts of the assignment. The comments are clearly and concisely stated, demonstrating that the content was appropriately reviewed and synthesized. Multiple postings are made offering substantial, well written contributions opinions, observations, questions, experiences, critiques, suggestions, etc. Postings are appropriate, using proper language, cordiality, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Discussio n Post Etiquette

Postings are not appropriate--poor grammar/structure , inappropriate slang/abbreviation s, etc.

Postings include inappropriate references and may include several errors in grammar/structur e.