Most discussion rubrics reward the same three things: answering the prompt directly, using course sources and engaging with classmates.
A structure that works
- Open with a one-sentence answer to the prompt
- Support it with one or two points from the week’s readings, cited
- Add a real example from work, placement or the news
- End with a question that invites replies
Peer replies
Go beyond “great post”. Pick one point your classmate made, agree or disagree with a reason, and add a new source or example.