TopicQuestions.docx

Topic Questions Choose ONE of the four topic questions to make your first discussion post (see rubric below for post requirements).

TOPIC/QUESTION: What is the difference between a formula and a function as used in Excel? Choose one of your favorite functions and show us an example of how it works (We all love SUM(), so pick a different one :-) (WORD COUNT 100)

Assignment Rubric

ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC - Class Discussion Thread: Office Talk. Participating in this week's discussion thread and satisfying all of the criteria of the assignment rubric listed below is worth 2.5 points each week towards the overall course grade.

Points per Criteria

Points Possible per Post

1st Post - made on a separate day from other posts

Contributes to discussion: Made a well-thought, appropriate, and accurate response to all questions listed in discussion topic.

20

50

Quality of Post: Provides substantive detail to support ideas and statements. Utilized proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Accurately cites resources.

20

Met minimum word count - 100 words - Posted word count at the bottom of post e.g. wc=100

10

2nd Post - made on a separate day from other posts

Made on a separate day from other posts

5

25

Quality of Post: Made a well-thought, appropriate, and accurate response to a classmate's post. Provides substantive detail to support ideas and statements. Utilized proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Accurately cites resources.

10

Met minimum word count - 75 words - Posted word count at the bottom of post e.g. wc=75

10

3rd Post - made on a separate day from other posts

Made on a separate day from other posts

5

25

Contributes to discussion: Find a website or Keiser Library article that offers accurate, relevant, and useful information referencing this week's focus application. Describe why the information provided by this website is useful. Read through your classmates’ posts and avoid using sites already provided. Accurately lists URL or APA Reference at the bottom of the post.

10

Met minimum word count - 75 words - Posted word count at the bottom of post e.g. wc=75

10

Total Points

100

100