Module 5 Discussion Leader
- Due No Due Date
- Points 15
Go to Module 5 Discussion. Answer the prompt there. Then post two replies.
- Your answer is due by Tuesday (150-400 words, 10 points)
- Two replies are due by Thursday (100-350 words, 5 points each).
To see which discussions you are leading (and to sign up), go to Collaborations and complete the google document there. If you need to switch your week with another student's, please contact that student directly using the Canvas Inbox, and then update the Sign up Sheet. Then let me know the new dates.
You will post in the Module 2 Discussion Board, but your points will appear here. Let me know if you have question!
Discussion Board Grading Criteria
Initial posts and replies earning most or full points will do all or most of the following:
- Timing
- Be on time or early so others can reply and engage in conversation.
- Content
- Add something new to the conversation
- Be meaningful and substantial (quality matters, not quantity)*
- Give complete answers to the Discussion Prompt (for initial posts)
- State facts that are true. Present accurate description of others’ views
- Logic & Reasoning- Includes one of the types of comments listed AND says what kind of comment it is:
- Clarification question
- Clarification of someone else's argument or terms (such as an example or story)
- Reasons to support a claim
- Objection
- Response OR
- Application
- 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
- Cite sources when you can. (Ideas you get from the reading should mention the reading. Include page numbers if you can, but due to time constraints this isn’t necessary. Ideas you get from an online websearch should mention which pages you visited. Ideas you get from fellow students should mention those students.)
*Ideas on how to make your post meaningful:
- Share your own personal or professional experience to add insight to the conversation
- Describe how the lectures have changed your mind in important ways
- Make connections between several different posts and build on the conversation
- Incorporate a moral framework
- Incorporate the reading
- Object to claims made in other posts, or respond to objections
- Mention the details of the examples under discussion and explain how these details are relevant
- Connect with material from previous Modules, or other classes you have taken
For more details and grading criteria, see Discussion Board Guidelines for Phil 122
Rubric
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Keep in mind that 2 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
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Initial Post Timing: Posts by due date, allowing other students time to reply
See Discussion Board Rubric for details
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Initial Post Content: Answers the prompt fully, incorporates a Moral Framework or Principle, includes signposting; says something new, interesting, or useful; AND references the reading, etc.
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Initial Post Logic & Reasoning
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Initial Post Tone & Style: Respectful and kind, cites all sources. Uses professional language.
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1st Reply Timing: replies by due dates, allowing other students to engage
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1st Reply Content: incorporates a Moral Framework or Principle, signposting (says what kind of comment it is); says something new/interesting/useful; references the reading; etc.
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1st Reply Logic & Reasoning: Includes one of these comments AND says what kind of comment it is: 1. Clarification question, 2. Clarification of someone else's argument or terms, 3. Reasons to support a claim, 4. Objection, 5. Response, OR 6. Application
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1st Reply Tone & Style: Respectful, kind, and helpful. Cites all sources.
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Extra credit opportunity: Follow up comments are encouraged. (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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