Class Discussion Guidelines
Below are some guidelines for posting in the Discussion tool--a tool we will use often during the semester.
Below are some guidelines for posting in the Discussion tool--a tool we will use often during the semester.
- All students in the course are expected to read and contribute comments in the instructor-set online discussion topics within the specified timescale for each discussion.
- Always respect other students’ contributions. If you think that someone else’s comment is lacking or wrong, politely provide an alternative view.
- When commenting, always add something new to the discussion, rather than merely agreeing or disagreeing.
- If you have a question, post it in the Questions option or establish a new topic in the Class Discussions option, so that other students as well as the instructor can contribute to the answer.
- If you want to discuss something privately, send the instructor an e-mail
- Use quotations from other sources to support your point where appropriate, but always fully reference material taken from another source. Go to the Helpful Resources page for assistance with citations.
- The instructor will respond to questions and e-mails within 24 hours, except over weekends and public holidays--it may take a little more time in these instances.