1. For our week six discussion board post I would like you to select a publicly traded manufacturing company. Go to their website and read about their products and operations. Then in your post lis

Grading Matrix for Discussion Board Postings Criteria Excellent (3 P ts) Good (2 P ts) Acceptable (1 P t) Unacceptable (0 P ts) Timeliness Initial posting and responses on time. Initial posting is on time, one response is late Initial Posting is late and responses are late Participates not at all. Initial Posting Posts well developed statement that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task. Posts well developed statement that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts. Posts adequate statement with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the task. Posts no initial t houghts. Follow -Up Postings Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.

All required responses. Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. All required responses Posts sh allow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. Or only one response. Posts no follow -up responses to others. Content Contribution Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; Advances discuss ion. Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought. Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. Posts information that is off -topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion. References & S upport Uses references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments. Incorporates some references from literature and personal experience. Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research. Includes no references or supporting experience. Clarity & Mechanics Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mech anics errors. Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate.