To clarify the discussion grading rubric:

The discussion is worth 10 points. Points are earned based on the following criteria:

One post made by Friday at 11:30 PM that states facts related to the discussion or is in response to a classmate earns 5 points.

2 posts made by Friday at 11:30 PM either an original post that states facts related to the discussion and a response or two responses are worth a total of 6 points.

3 posts made by Friday at 11:30, one post is an original fact related post and the other two are response posts to other classmates. These three posts are worth a total of 7 points.

3 posts made by Friday at 11:30. One post made by Wednesday at 11:30 PM that communicates original ideas and may include references, plus two additional posts that are in response to the posts of class mates. The two response posts can be made any time before Friday at 11:30. These posts are worth a total of 10 points.

This rubric will be used for all discussions. Please let me know if this is not clear to you or if you have questions.