Online class discussion provides a forum for thought-provoking, intellectual, and engaging discourse amongst students and the professor.
The ENG101 Discussion Forum is designed as an online peer review writing workshop.
A peer review writing workshop is a student-centered and student-driven framework in which students post a one-paragraph mini essay and then provide/receive constructive feedback to/from a community of fellow learners.
FIRST, students post an initial response within the first 6 days of the module start, thus allowing ample time for classmates to respond and engage.
Mini essays should include a thesis statement, three points (including details and examples as support) and a conclusion.
Mini essays are to consist of your own thoughts, words, and ideas. No secondary sources are to be used in this essay.
SECOND, students respond to at least two peer mini essays.
When responding to other students’ writing (and in order to earn full point values), students are encouraged to provide specific details and examples related to the mini essay in question. When providing feedback, students should consider the following:
- Does the essay include the required parts? If not, what’s missing?
- Does the opening sentence attract the readers attention? Why or why not? What makes it interesting or how might it be improved?
- Is there a thesis statement and is it clear? If not, what is unclear? Does the thesis relate to the supporting points?
- Are there three specific points in the paragraph? Is each point introduced with a topic sentence?
- Is there enough detail/example in the paragraph to accurately support the thesis? If not, what could be added?
- Is the closing effective? Does it summarize the content of the mini essay? If not, how might it be more effective?
- Is the mini essay free of sentence skill errors? If not, what are the specific grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors? Is the diction (word choice) appropriate for an academic audience? If not, which words should be avoided?
Please note that a peer review writing workshop is an opportunity to provide (and receive) constructive feedback from an academic community in order to improve ones writing. It is not a venue for chitchat or a place to discuss how one relates (or does not relate) to the writers’ points of view.
In an organized and well-supported one-paragraph mini essay, respond to the prompt below:
- Using three examples, convince your reader of the importance of living ones best life. Be sure to include ways to do so as well as the benefits of such living. Your mini essay should include both Cause and Effect and Argumentative elements.
The first person “I” is not to be used in this mini essay.
Discussion Requirements
In your own words, answer this module’s discussion questions in a main post, and respond to at least two classmates posts. Your responses should go beyond surface-level comments and demonstrate thoughtful engagement with your peers’ ideas.
Minimum Required Word Counts:
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Undergraduate |
Masters |
Doctoral |
Video DBs |
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Initial Post Word Count |
200 words |
250 words |
300 words |
3- to 5-minute video |
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Response Post Word Count |
100 words |
150 words |
200 words |
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Assignment Details
- Main Post: Respond fully to the discussion question. Be sure to communicate your thoughts clearly and connect your ideas to course concepts or personal experiences where applicable.
- Responses to Classmates: Respond to at least two classmates. Each response should be detailed and contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Avoid brief replies like I agree or Nice post.
- Use of Learning Resources: At least one of your posts (either the main post or a response) should reference course learning resources and/or peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- Posting on Multiple Days: Your posts must be made on at least two different days of the module to encourage ongoing participation.
- Main Post Due no later than the First Saturday of the module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
- Response Posts Due: no later than end of module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Point deductions will be applied to late assignment submissions per the Late Deductions for Assignments policy, published in the .
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