Peer Response Requirements

• Please respond to at least 3 of your group member’s initial posts, and then reply to one comment your group members left on your own post (I would encourage you to respond to any questions they posed and engage with their interpretations).
• Your replies should be 150+ words
• In your reply, (1) say hi and tell your peer what you liked about their post. What captured your attention? What did you find interesting or engaging? Be specific here and point to specific things they said. (2) Pose some questions. How could this person extend their thinking? What other issues with free CC tuition should they consider? Where do you agree and disagree with what they have said? Why do you agree/disagree? (3) End your reply with a nice message

Discussion Board Rubric:

• 9-10 pts: Expresses a clear and thoughtful position on the issue of general education. Directly references both articles and cites them directly. Provides clear and detailed analysis of the articles, showing how both authors agree/disagree and how their own ideas fit within the context of the articles. Peer response is generous and follows all criteria.
• 7-8 pts: Expresses a position on the issue of general education, but needs more detailed language and analysis. References authors by name but does not deeply analyze– provides too much summary. Peer reply is complete.
• 5-6 pts: Language is vague and does not establish a clear position on the issue. Does not refer to either author, or only references them vaguely. Very limited analysis of the articles and/or issue. Peer reply is complete but lacks substance.
• 4 pts or under: Post is incomplete and does not meet criteria– missing a major component of the assignment. No peer response is provided.