Instruction
How to write the essay
Post is logically organized, key points, ideas and arguments are easily identified.
Post demonstrates excellence in applying key concepts; provides sample citations for
support of opinions and stimulates further discussion.
Post demonstrates evidence of scholarly referencing; post is documented with all sources of
information in APA 6th style.
Post follows the general rules of formal academic writing; represented proper grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and written from a formal academic point-of-view.
Strong, direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures,
media, resources, etc.) and are clearly stated.