Participation Overview (DB)

Liberty Student Discussion Board (DB) Participation: 

Part 2 of Discussion Board forum assignments

Reply to Classmate (150-200 words)

Reply to a classmate’s post with a 150-200 word response containing the following information:

• 1-3 sentences responding to the introduction part of your classmate’s post.  (Create as the first paragraph.)
• The remainder of the post should be your reply to your classmate’s response details.  (Each new point you address from your classmate needs to be in a new paragraph--focus on what the peer was arguing and addressing in his/her analysis.)
• Use the principles of argument either to rebut or to support your classmate’s ideas.  (You must refer to aspects of the textbook reading assignment from this week.)
• Address specific points regarding your classmate’s content about the purpose, audience, and context.    (You must refer to aspects of the textbook reading assignment from this week.)
• Statements such as, “I like what you said” or “I disagree with your comment,” do not count as replies.  
• You must explain why you liked or disliked the student's argument in his/her thread by adding additional thoughts or ideas  (to advance the discussion further) if you agreed with the author (indicating from the readings why the author was correct in the statement) or by providing alternative ideas or thoughts when you disagree (referring to aspects of the textbook readings to support your disagreement) .  
• You can ask the classmate questions for clarification of his/her reflective argument. 
• Keep in mind that, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with your classmates’ opinions, you must be respectful and courteous in every interaction.  
• For more on the proper discussion in an academic setting, consult the netiquette policy found in the Student Expectations link of this course.