1-1 Discussion: Value Of The Humanities
1-1 Discussion: Value Of The Humanities
In your first post, introduce yourself to your instructor and peers. Share who you are, where you are from, and what your goals are for taking this course. Then discuss whether you agree or disagree with the ideas presented by Nicholas Kristof and Jaweed Kaleem on the value of the humanities. Explain why or why not. Then, review the article Extraordinary Outsiders: The Makers Who Don’t Know They’re Artists. Do you think the creative process is good for the average person? Explain why or why not.
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When responding to your peers’ posts, explain why you agree or disagree with their point of view.
To create a new post, click the “Start a New Thread” button after accessing the discussion. You can title your thread any way you choose.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric PDF document.
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RubricDiscussionUndergrad1.pdfUndergraduate Discussion Rubric
Overview
Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.
Directions
For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts. For your initial post, do the following:
Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.
For your response posts, do the following:
Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.
Rubric
Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Comprehension Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail (100%)
Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail (85%)
Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail (55%)
Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea (0%)
40
Timeliness N/A Submits initial post on time (100%)
Submits initial post one day late (55%)
Submits initial post two or more days late (0%)
10
Engagement Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%)
Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (85%)
Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (55%)
Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail (0%)
30
Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Writing (Mechanics)
Writes posts that are easily understood, clear, and concise using proper citation methods where applicable with no errors in citations (100%)
Writes posts that are easily understood using proper citation methods where applicable with few errors in citations (85%)
Writes posts that are understandable using proper citation methods where applicable with a number of errors in citations (55%)
Writes posts that others are not able to understand and does not use proper citation methods where applicable (0%)
20
Total 100%