Discussion 1 Introduce yourself
- Due Jan 4, 2018 by 11:59pm
- Points 15
- Submitting a discussion post
Welcome to Phil 122!
Please introduce yourself to your group below.
Initial post is due Thursday. 10 points.
One Reply is due by Friday. 5points
[Starting with Module 2, one reply will be due by Thursdays. Ongoing discussion is encouraged. You will sign up to be a discussion leader for two weeks during the quarter. For those two weeks, you will post a response to the prompt and two replies. Although you will post only four initial posts during the quarter, you are required to reply at least once for every discussion. All students are required to answer the prompts for this introductory discussion and for the concluding discussion.]
1. Briefly tell us a bit about yourself.
2. Then tell us about a place or a thing that has value to you. What makes it valuable? Would other people find it valuable, or just you?
3. What are some of your questions about Environmental Ethics? What are somethings you have been thinking or wondering about? (Later we will organize these questions into different categories).
4. (Optional) Have you taken an online class before? If so, please share some pearls of wisdom about taking online classes. If not, and you are new to online classes or new to Canvas, ask questions here for other students to answer.
5. Reply to other posts, and to comments on your own post.
I encourage you to make offline connections in case you need to contact each other (to study together, get info about the course, etc.).
- Monica
To post, click on "Reply," type your answer into the text box, and then click on the blue "Post Reply" button.
Rubric
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Initial Post
Timing
Be early in the week so others can reply and engage in conversation (Mon for initial posts. Tuesday and Thursday for replies # 1 and # 2)
Content
Include one of the six types of philosophical replies (for replies)
Include signposting that tells everyone which kind of reply it is (for replies)
Add something interesting or useful to the conversation
Refer to other posts and build on the conversation
Incorporate the reading
Incorporate a moral framework or principle*
Mention the details of the case under discussion and explain how these details are relevant
Compare the material with cases or material from previous Modules
Draw on your own personal or professional experience to add insight to the conversation
Give complete answers to the Discussion Prompt (for initial posts)
Stay on topic
State facts that are true and presents accurate description of others’ views
Logic & Reasoning
Make a “philosophical comment” (see types of replies, above)
Clearly state what kind of philosophical comment it is (“signposting”)
Refer to logical forms and put own comments into logical forms
Tone & Style
Use respectful and kind language
Clearly explain which part of a post you are replying to (for replies)
Acknowledge other people’s ideas, especially if they are the same or opposite of the idea you are posting
Cite all sources. Include page numbers. Ideas you get from the reading should mention the reading. Ideas you get from an online websearch should mention which pages you visited. Ideas you get from fellow students should mention those students.
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1st Reply
Timing
Be early in the week so others can reply and engage in conversation (Mon for initial posts. Tuesday and Thursday for replies # 1 and # 2)
Content
Include one of the six types of philosophical replies (for replies)
Include signposting that tells everyone which kind of reply it is (for replies)
Add something interesting or useful to the conversation
Refer to other posts and build on the conversation
Incorporate the reading
Incorporate a moral framework or principle*
Mention the details of the case under discussion and explain how these details are relevant
Compare the material with cases or material from previous Modules
Draw on your own personal or professional experience to add insight to the conversation
Give complete answers to the Discussion Prompt (for initial posts)
Stay on topic
State facts that are true and presents accurate description of others’ views
Logic & Reasoning
Make a “philosophical comment” (see types of replies, above)
Clearly state what kind of philosophical comment it is (“signposting”)
Refer to logical forms and put own comments into logical forms
Tone & Style
Use respectful and kind language
Clearly explain which part of a post you are replying to (for replies)
Acknowledge other people’s ideas, especially if they are the same or opposite of the idea you are posting
Cite all sources. Include page numbers. Ideas you get from the reading should mention the reading. Ideas you get from an online websearch should mention which pages you visited. Ideas you get from fellow students should mention those students.
threshold:
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Follow up comments (possible extra points for outstanding contributions to discussion)
Engages in an on-going discussion that goes above and beyond expectations, or contributes to the discussion in a profound or incredibly valuable way.
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