What specifically struck you about the readings this week? How did the readings and videos for this week contribute to your understanding of the period of study? Your task is to discuss the material, how it contributed to your understanding, not parrot what you read/watched. Remember to follow all discussion guidelines per the syllabus.
The discussion posting demonstrates excellent understanding of the material by completely answering the entire discussion question, and considers the implications of the question. Posting gives thoughtful analysis. Posting has excellent synthesis of material with proper citation where appropriate.
Posting demonstrates an above average understanding of the material by completely answering entire discussion question. The posting gives good analysis. Posting attempts to synthesize materialwith proper citation where appropriate.
Discussion posting only answers the question by doing the bare minimum required. Offers little to no analysis.
Discussion posting is below average. Does not meet the minimum requirements. No analysis, nor synthesis.
Posting is an attempt to merely complete the assignment. Summation or regurgitation ofthe reading and/or other students’ posts.