In order to obtain Extra Credit for participation in the Blackboard Discussion Boards, you will be graded for the Quantity and Quality of your participation. Although repeated contributions to one discussion board are desirable and will contribute to your quality score, you must participate in at least 10 different Boards to get any Extra Credit!
Quantity:
| If you participate in: | You will receive: |
| 10-14 different Discussion Boards | 1 point |
| 15-19 different Discussion Boards | 2 points |
| 20 or more different Discussion Boards | 3 points |
Quality:
| If your Overall Quality is: | You will receive: |
| Unsatisfactory | 0 points |
| Satisfactory | 1 point |
| Good/Excellent | 2 points |
Your "Quantity Score" will be added to your "Quality Score" and the total will be added to your Final Grade-Point Average.The deadline for earning Extra Credit for participating in the Discussion Boards is published in the Course Schedule.