Key tips regarding posts:
• Address the post in the original prompt as well as those by people who write prior to you.
• Support your post with facts supporting your view and make it persuasive.
• Acknowledge the other points of view.
• Be thoughtful, indicating that you have reflected on the material that is behind the question.
• Bring in other references as appropriate.
• Show that you’ve read what your classmates have written. Respond to what they say. Agree or disagree—respectfully—but give reasons.
• Raise questions—don’t be hesitant to ask one.
• Make your posts legible, grammatically sound, clear. Use spell and grammar check.
• Show that you are engaged with the assignment and with the underlying issues.
