This document provides guidance for responding to a discussion forum post with a minimum of four paragraphs. It instructs the responder to explain terms, cite examples from outside research and required readings/viewings to support claims. Responses should be well thought out, supported, and written. The document then outlines the key elements of structure for the response, including an introduction with attention getter and thesis, body with supporting details from the source material, and conclusion reviewing the main points. It also lists aspects of non-verbal communication and oral delivery, such as posture, eye contact, voice, and articulation, that should be commented on regarding the presentation style.

1. A minimum of four paragraphs is required. Please explain your
terms, citing specific examples and sources from outside
research as well as your Readings/Viewings to support your
claims and ideas.
Comment on the presentation here on this Discussion Forum in
terms of overall presentation.
Responses should be well thought out, well supported and well
written. Please explain your terms, citing specific examples
from the video to support your claims and ideas.
1.
Structure
Introduction Elements: Attention Getter, Credibility Statement,
State Topic and Preview of Main Points),
Body: connectives and supporting materials and reasoning;
testimony, statistics, facts, examples -- specific and extended
(illustrations, descriptions, and explanations)
Rhetorical Devices MLK uses [see video by Prof. Matt
McGarrity, University of Washington at left menu link under
Course Materials.]
Conclusion Elements: Review of Main Points and Unifying
Statement.
2.

2. Non Verbal Communication
Posture, poise, eye contact, audience focus, facial expressions,
body and hand gestures.
3.
Oral Delivery
Volume, Pitch, Rate, Vocal Variety, Choice of Language,
Articulation, Pronunciation, enunciation.