DISCUSSION BOARD INSTRUCTIONS FOR BADM 212 (950) Discussion Board Requirements:
DISCUSSION BOARD INSTRUCTIONS FOR BADM 212 (950)
Discussion Board Requirements:
Class Discussions are an important part of the virtual classroom. Your participation will not only enrich your experience in this course, but also will enrich the experiences of your fellow classmates as well. There are certain requirements to fulfill in order to receive the maximum credit of 30 points for class discussion board participation.
Frequency and Timeliness: Students should post on two (2) different days of the week. The initial post is due no later than Monday evening by 11:59 pm (CST). Your replies must appear before Wednesday midnight. Zero points will be awarded for no posts or posts after the announced deadline, and will impact student attendance.
Posts and Replies: The post is your first step in the discussion. It is your answer to the query posed by the instructor, and where you exhibit both your knowledge and your opinions on the topic. You may earn up to 15 points for the post itself. You are required to reply (on a different day) to at least two (2) others. Your replies should reflect respect for others’ opinions, meaningful exchange of ideas, and interest in others’ posts. You may earn up to 15 points for your replies.
RUBRIC – Discussion Board Scoring:
| High – Quality Posts | Earn up to 15 points |
| A substantial post containing well-developed original thoughts, added insight to the topic, outside sources, and follow-up questions. These posts are error-free and grammatically correct. In addition, these posts are a minimum of five (5) sentences and/or 150 words. The posts should demonstrate higher order thinking and critical thinking skills.
|
|
| Medium – Quality Posts | Earn up to 10 points |
| A medium – quality post containing original thoughts, added insight to the topic, and contained follow-up questions. These posts are near error-free and typically grammatically correct. In addition, these posts are a minimum of three (3) sentences and/or 125 words. The posts should demonstrate higher order thinking and critical thinking skills.
|
|
| Low – Quality Posts | Earn up to 5 points |
| Low-Quality posts include basic thoughts with little to no insight. The post may simply be a follow-up question. These posts contain mechanical and grammatical errors. These posts are typically one or two sentences and less than 100 words. No higher order thinking or critical thinking skills are demonstrated | |
| Replies to at least Two (2) Others | Earn up to 15 points |
| High-quality replies show interest in others’ posts, a meaningful exchange of ideas, and college-level writing that is error-free and grammatically correct. Whether the reply agrees or disagrees with the other person, wording is respectful and professional in tone. | |
| Reply to only One (1) Other |
