Please write one or two paragraphs about yourself. You can write about any of the following (or use your own ideas): Your country, family, hobbies; your future goals; your favorite kind of music, movies, food, etc.; your favorite actor, singer, sport, etc.; why you came to Missoula, Montana....
You have 1 week to write your initial post (from Monday, Aug. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 2). Please finish your first (initial) post for blog #1 by Sunday, September 2nd.
If you want to get all of the points for the initial post, please follow the grading criteria. Below is a copy of what is required for outstanding (excellent) initial posts:
- Outstanding Initial Post —(5 points)
- Answers all portions of the posted questions completely
- Clearly states the main idea of the point that is being made
- Includes many supporting details for the main idea
- Grammar and spelling are mostly correct (it’s not difficult to understand the meaning because of these errors)
Beginning Monday, Sept. 2nd: Comment on other students' writing (follow-up posts). You will comment on other students' writing from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 9.
When you comment (follow-up posts), please keep your opinions professional and academic.
If you want to receive full points, please follow the grading criteria. Below is a copy of what is required for outstanding (excellent) follow-up posts:
- Outstanding Follow-up Posts—(5 points)
- Comments on two or more students’ posts in an academic manner
- Includes the student’s name in the post
- Includes supporting details for the main idea
- Grammar and spelling are mostly correct (it’s not difficult to understand the meaning because of these errors)
Finish blog #1 (initial and follow-up posts) on Sunday, Sept. 9th. I will not grade any blog writing entries after this time.
You will begin blog #2 on Monday, Sept. 10. Please wait until Monday, Sept. 10 to see the new questions.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Heather
