Tips on making effective discussion posts for my film courses

2. Number 12
Read the Discussion Overview

3. Number 11
No one wants to read a post
entitled Discussion 1.

4. Number 10
Presumably, we’ve all seen the film, so you don’t
need to tell us what happened. Use plot summary
only when it is necessary to make a point.
This happened
Then this happened

5. Number 9
Don’t be afraid to take a stand, controversy
makes for good discussion.

6. Number 8
Be sure to back up your opinions
with analysis and one or more of the
3 E’s: examples, evidence, experts.

7. Number 7
Take Notes while watching the film and doing the
assigned readings. It’s frustrating to forget a key
point you wanted to make when it comes time to
pos.

8. Number 6
Avoid making all your posts in one sitting or
they may become boring.

9. Number 5
Post early!

10. Number 4
Check the Discussion Board Daily.
And read your classmates’ posts. You’ll learn a lot and
discover something you want to respond to.

11. Number 3
Advance the discussion!
Merely saying you agree or disagree doesn’t earn you
points. Instead, develop their point further, take it in
another direction, or argue against it.

12. Number 2

13. Number 1
Devote the time and effort…
necessary for the most heavily weighted
portion of your final grade!