You are expected to participate in online activities and discussions. Because of the importance of discussion to meeting the objectives of the course, you also will be evaluated on the frequency and quality of your participation. This evaluation will be based on the level of preparation for class discussion and student analysis and integration of the assigned materials. You are expected to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively. The following behavioral descriptions and corresponding number of participation points provide a useful guide to different participation levels and their value. You will be evaluated based on a total of 20 points at the mid-term of the course; you will be evaluated based on a total of 20 points at the end of the course. Total points that can be earned for individual participation is 40 points.
| Point Value | General Participation in Activities and Discussions |
4 points 4 points |
Student irregularly logs onto course system, fails to reliably respond to requests for input, and does not clearly contribute to online exercises. |
12 points 12 points |
Student regularly logs onto the course system, responds to direct requests for input (e.g., e-mail), and contributes to online exercises. |
16 points 16 points |
Includes the above, but also includes periodic and timely contributions to class message boards/threaded discussion, clear involvement in exercises, active, quality responses and questions pertaining to online activities, provision of additional resources related to the course content, as well as displays communication skills that are constructive and respectful in nature. Does not post messages that are off the subject of the course. |
20 points 20 points |
Includes all of the above, but is distinguishable according to the regular, timely, and high-quality nature of the participation. |
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