GUIDELINES FOR POSTING TO THE DISCUSSION BOARD
If you want to receive the maximum number of points on the Discussion Board assignments, follow these guidelines:
- Read the assigned text carefully.
- Find the main idea and understand the supporting paragraphs.
- Read the questions thoroughly, and respond to them according to the instructions .
- Post your reply to the prompt of your choice first before you reply to other students' responses.
- Do not repeat your classmates' ideas or comments and try to create an original post.
- Reply to the prompt with at least 75 words.
- Read your reply and check for spelling and grammar mistakes.
- Allow plenty of time for others to reply to what you have written. Don't post at the 11th hours!
- Read the prompt of your classmates carefully before you reply and properly address the author.
- Create an interesting and unique reply.
- Make sure you meet the deadline. If you don't, you will be marked absent.