Your posts and comments count towards 20% of your final grade.
Rubric for Posts
(20 points each)
| Title | Post has a title that relates to content of post and grabs attention of reader. | 2 points |
| Clarity | Descriptions, arguments and questions are worded in clear, concise language. | 5 points |
| Argument | Student provides an argument, not simply a review of material. Shows original thought and is able to develop ideas. | 5 points |
| Depth of Inquiry | Student explores more than the surface of the film or text, asks meaningful questions, and provides insights for further discussion. | 5 points |
| Technical | Free of grammatical mistakes. Correct use of words and phrases. | 3 points |
Rubric for Comments
(10 points each)
| Responds to Post | Comment shows that student carefully read post. Comment responds to main concerns of post. Shows respect to other student. | 5 points |
| Adds to the Conversation | Comment is reflective and either adds to the argument in the blog post with new points or challenges it with a different argument. | 3 points |
| Technical | Free of grammatical mistakes. Correct use of words and phrases. | 2 points |
