Discussion Board, Quiz and Essay Grading - Course Requirements

Introduce Yourself (Discussion Board) Grade

This is graded 2% towards the final grade. The only requirement is to introduce yourself. For instruction and participation, go to “Discussion Board” in Blackboard.

This is graded 2% towards the final grade. The only requirement is to give brief account of what you learnt or gained taking the course. For instruction and participation, go to “Discussion Board” in Blackboard.

There are 9 Discussion Boards you must participate in, but the best 8 will count towards the final grade. For emphasis, 1 Discussion Board (the lowest) out of the 9 will not count towards the final grade.

 

Each Discussion Board is graded 4% according to below rubrics:

 

1. Post demonstrates an adequate understanding of issue

 

2. Post expresses ideas without any form of ambiguity 

 

3. Ask question of colleagues’ posts 

 

4. Response to question asked of your post 

 

5. Cite/acknowledge used learning resources and post between 5-7 sentences

 

Discussion Boards are available in Blackboard a day before due dates. To access each Discussion Forum: go to ‘Course Content’ in Blackboard and click on appropriate ‘Week’ file or alternatively go to “Discussion Board” in Blackboard. Students must take note of due dates and participate within the timeline open windows for Discussion Boards. You can participate in Discussion Boards at any time before the due date. 

There are 9 quizzes to be taken in this class, but the best 8 will count towards the final grade. For emphasis, 1 quiz (the lowest) out of the 9 quizzes will not count towards the final grade.

 

Each quiz has 3 questions, and each question is graded 1%; hence, each quiz equals 3% towards the final grade.

To submit your essay, go to “Course Content” in Blackboard and see the appropriate folder for submission.  Window for submission is available 24 hours before due dates; and you can submit 2 times (in case you erroneously submit a wrong essay or any other reason).

Essay 1: Examine the arguments for and against Utilitarianism by Jeremy Bentham and Bernard Williams respectively. Ensure to state and support your own position.

 

Essay 2: Appraise the arguments for and against Deontological Ethics by Immanuel Kant and Richard Whatley respectively. Ensure to state and support your own position.

 

Essay 3: Review the discourse on Abortion by John T. Noonan Jr. and Mary Anne Warren. Ensure to demonstrate your meaningful contribution to the discourse.