ONE ASSIGNED DISCUSSION QUESTION: I will assign each of you ONE WEEK for which I would like you to present insights into the week's reading, and we will begin this next week when I have a complete roster of our class. I will post a general question, and would like you to construct an answer that you can support with points from the assigned reading. The idea here is to make an argument, to have a point of view, and to support it with examples from the reading.

Three tightly woven paragraphs will do it--one introductory, laying out your argument; one tight paragraph with a listing of your evidence, and one to conclude, to bring together all your points. The idea here is to be persuasive.

An "A" posting reveals a sophisticated knowledge of the reading, time spent thinking about class questions, and a well structured and persuasive argument. A "B" posting is a strong argument with some evidence presented; and a "C" posting reflects very general argument with some points from reading included. A "D" posting is a poorly supported argument, and a Fail reflects no informed knowledge of the subject.

Reacting to Discussion Board Postings (50 Points): These are points for responding to the Discussion Board Postings--thoughtful points posted at least TEN times in the upcoming weeks will get you all of these points. These points are basically given for participation, though I reserve the right to withold points for hastily posted points that have not been thought through.