How are discussions graded?
In order to get full points for a discussion board, you must follow the directions from your instructor. Sometimes, it is required to post one original comment and reply to two of your classmates’ postings. That is a total of three times you need to post per discussion item. Discussion points are awarded as the instructor chooses. Sometimes, they are required and sometimes they are graded. Depending on your instructor, your individual postings may also be awarded points based on your input into the conversation. Frequently, if you simply state “I agree” or something equally as short and non-instructive, this will not receive as many points as a well thought out response that adds to the discussion postings. While you may think discussion points are not as important as other assignments, this is untrue. Discussion points can either make your grade or break your grade (should you fail to participate in the discussions). In other words, final grades may be lowered by as much as two letter
