These are the notes from our discussion on what makes a good forum discussion contribution. You can also consider these when thinking about blog post comments, and even class or group discussions.

Summary:

• Agree with someone- and add more, support their ideas
• Disagree with someone – don’t attack the person, give points/reasons why you disagree.
• Add new ideas. (explain your evidence, suggest new topics, make a good thesis statement)
• Share your opinion
• Ask a question. (Extend the ideas or ask someone to explain theirs)
• Give examples, quotes, cite sources.

Anything else?