Pairing Content with a Discussion (includes a Rubric)

  • Due No Due Date
  • Points 10
  • Submitting a discussion post
  • Available until Feb 1, 2025 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked Feb 1, 2025 at 11:59pm.

DISCUSSION POST   |   VIEW TIP

This is an example of an online discussion. It also shows how course content (in this case a video) can be paired with a discussion to encourage student engagement.

RUBRIC   |   VIEW TIP

This discussion also has a rubric attached to it. If you are not logged into this course, scroll down on this page to view the rubric. If you are logged in, you can view the rubric by clicking the three dots in the upper right hand corner and selecting "Show Rubric."

The Use of Media

Watch the short video below that discusses how FDR used radio during his governorship. When you have finished the video, research his use of radio during his presidency, specifically his fireside chats.

"Radio is bringing to the ears of our people matters which they refuse to consider in the daily press with their eyes."
-Franklin Delano Roosevelt

How did FDR use media to influence the American people? How does this compare to the use of media today by our current politicians (method, message, motivation, etc.)?  Please provide specific examples and links to those examples.  

> Post one original post and then respond at least two times to other students' posts.

 

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Rubric

Discussion Rubric
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Initial Discussion Post
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20 pts Initial post thoroughly addresses each prompt of the assignment, using examples from the readings and other course materials.
15 pts Initial post addresses each prompt of the assignment, and somewhat uses examples from the readings and other course materials.
10 pts Initial post only somewhat addresses each prompt of the assignment. Minimal to no use of examples from the readings and other course materials.
5 pts Minimal references to prompt of assignment. Does not use support from text or materials to support post.
0 pts No references to prompt of assignment. Does not use support from text or materials to support post.
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20 pts
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Participation
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20 pts Student responds to 2 peers, elaborates on their posts, and ends response with a thoughtful question.
15 pts Student responds to 2 peers, and somewhat elaborates on their posts. Ends response with a question.
10 pts Student responds to 1 peer, elaborates on their posts, and ends response with a question.
5 pts Responses to peers are limited to a single commendation for a post (e.g "Nice post!) and does not add to the discussion.
0 pts Student does not respond to peers
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20 pts
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Organization, Style, Tone
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5 pts Structure of the postings are consistently clear and easy to follow. The postings are enhanced by the organization and structure. Academic tone used.
4 pts The structure and organization of the discussion postings are good but could be strengthened to increase the impact of the posting. Somewhat of an academic tone used.
2 pts Structure of the discussion postings is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Informal tone used.
0 pts Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Informal tone used.
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5 pts
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
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5 pts Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
4 pts Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed; spelling is correct.
2 pts Discussion postings contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
0 pts Discussion postings contain numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
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5 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 50 out of 50