Congratulations to the Fall 2001 class for an excellent semester.
eCommerce will return next year.
A B O U T C O M M E N T A
R Y P O S T S ( C P s )
Commentary Posts (CPs) are short pieces written by students on a rotating
basis, and posted to the class discussion board. They are designed
to: (1) encourage students to read and consider the topics and reading
materials before the class meeting time; and (2) stimulate both in-class
and out-of-class discussion.
Requirements
Length.
At least 300 words. (This is about 1/2 page, single spaced.) There
is no maximum length, though the intent is to keep them brief yet
useful for other students.
Where/How to turn them in.
Post them in the appropriate thread on the class discussion board
-- the one labeled with the topic and date you’ve been assigned.
This is achieved by clicking on the first message in the thread (posted
by the instructor) and “replying” to this message.
Content.
For general information about content, see “Content Suggestions”
below. Content-related requirements are as follows:
CPs must be on-topic. That is, they
must relate directly to the assigned topic and/or reading materials. CPs must be original to you. You can include quotes and links,
but be sure to attribute them and respond to or discuss them in
your own words. CPs cannot be repetitive of an earlier-posted CP on the same
topic. Several students are assigned the same topic/materials.
You can respond with your views on an earlier-posted CP, but don’t
just repeat what’s already there.
When to Post.
All CPs for a particular topic must be posted by12:00 noon the day
prior to the class meeting to discuss that topic. That is, if you
are assigned the topic that will be considered at the August 28 class
meeting, you must post your CP by 12:00 noon on August 27. Note that
the “non-repetition” policy lends an incentive to post earlier
rather than later.
How to find your Assigned Topic.
Review the Class Groups page to find your
assigned group. Check the Calendar or Syllabus
page to find the days you're assigned.
Content Suggestions
The content of a CP is open-ended and largely subject
to the preferences of the individual student. (Subject to the content
guidelines noted above, of course.) Keeping in mind that the goal
of the CPs is to stimulate discussion and understanding, some possible
topic ideas are listed below (this is not an exclusive list –
feel free to take your own approach):
¶ a brief summary of one or more of
the assigned reading materials, with responsive comments;
¶ an overview of competing arguments or points of debate related
to the topic, with your views;
¶ a suggestion for further reading on the topic, with appropriate
links and responsive commentary;
¶ a response to views expressed in an earlier-posted CP.