CMNS 307: The Dark WebGUIDELINES FOR WEEKLY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Each week you will write one (1) discussion question based
on the assigned readings for that week. Your weekly discussion question is due
to the designated submission folder on D2L by 5:45pm the week that it is due
(e.g. Week 2’s discussion question is due on Tuesday, January 15th by
1:00pm). The purpose of these discussion q
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CMNS 307: The Dark Web
GUIDELINES FOR WEEKLY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Each week you will write one (1) discussion question based
on the assigned readings for that week. Your weekly discussion question is due
to the designated submission folder on D2L by 5:45pm the week that it is due
(e.g. Week 2’s discussion question is due on Tuesday, January 15th by
1:00pm).
The purpose of these discussion questions is 1) to demonstrate
that you have completed readings and understand the content, and 2) to enable a
fruitful class discussion on the assigned readings. Questions should not
be clarification questions (e.g. What is constructivism?).
Discussion questions should engage fellow students in the
material and prompt thoughtful discussions. Be specific and detailed in your
questions. Discussion questions should not include questions that are
clearly answered by the readings. Questions should showcase your own ideas
and analysis of the required readings.
All assigned readings for each week should be
referenced in your discussion questions.
Evaluation of weekly
discussion questions:
Questions should include the following:
1) A strong foundation built with a clear explanation of the
author’s/authors’ argument
2) An exploration of your own ideas
3) An interesting concrete application
The first week that discussion questions are due, everyone
who submits one discussion question will receive full credit. I will leave feedback
to your question on D2L and will note if that question is a check +, check or check -. Following the first round of
discussion questions, questions will be grading according to the following
scale:
Check + (full credit: 10pts)
Check (two-thirds
credit: 6.66 pts)
Check - (one-third credit
3.33 pts)
Examples of “Check +” discussion questions are posted on
D2L.
After receiving feedback, if a
student is still unclear of what constitutes a strong question, please schedule
a time to meet with the instructor.
Discussion question feedback will be left on D2L every week.
Late discussion questions are not accepted and will not
be graded.
Your first discussion question is due on Tuesday, January 15th.
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