Discussion Board Explanation
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Everything you need to know about Discussion Boards
How it Looks in the Gradebook
Discussion Boards are grouped into Units. A thorough breakdown of which Lessons are covered by which Discussion Board grades would look something like this:
- Discussion 1: Lessons 1-5 (Unit 1)
- Discussion 2: Lessons 6-10 (Unit 2)
- Discussion 3: Lessons 11-15 (Unit 3)
- Discussion 4: Lessons 16-20 (Unit 4)
- Discussion 5: Lessons 21-25 (Unit 5)
- Discussion 6: Lessons 26-30 (Unit 6)
What You Need to Post
- Minimum of 2 posts per Lesson
- Use facts and data
- Do research to support your point
- Give full MLA citations
Posting Options
Original Post
Once you reach the Discussion Board, there are preset questions. You can choose any of these to answer in a post.
Teacher's Post
I will post questions also, you may comment on my questions and write your response.
Response Post
If a classmate makes a point that you want to elaborate on or ask about, you can comment on their post.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is illegal, and if you copy from other sources or other students, you will not earn any points and your post will be removed.
Even if you put your information in quotes, if your entire post is just a quote, you won't earn credit.
Ms. Cooper
Email: erin.cooper@primaveratech.org
Website: gothighschool.com
Phone: 480-436-5002