Here are our instructions for contributions.

This is what is expected. 

	Course blog contribution
Purpose	·    To practice thinking & creative writing ·    To inculcate the habit of actively seeking new knowledge in the area of L & SCM ·    To practice giving, taking & using feedback on one’s work
Task	To write blog posts on contemporary & interesting aspects of L/SCM in practice
Response	To read other posts, reflect & enhance understanding by providing feedback through comments
Outcome	·    Better writing & thinking ·    Increased awareness of developments in the area of LSCM ·    More open to giving & taking constructive feedback

Check the rubric here

RUBRIC FOR BLOGGING: Contributing to course blog carries 20% weight of your total 100 marks in the course. Your posts in the course blog will be assessed based on the dimensions in the given rubric and your work will be placed in one of the four given levels and the marks bucket (out of 20 marks).

Dimensions of quality	Below satisfaction (<8)	Satisfactory (9 – 12%)	Above Satisfaction (13 – 17)	Excellent (18-20)
Originality	Posts do not reflect the author’s personality and word choice does not bring the topic to life. Copy and paste; no attempt to be original	Posts reflect almost no personality and little attempt is made to use effective word choices to bring the topic to life.	Posts reflect a bit of the author’s personality through word choices that attempt to bring the topic to life.	Posts reflect the author’s unique personality through choice does not bring the topic to life.
Content & Creativity	Posts show no evidence of insight, understanding or reflective thought about the topic Posts show no specific viewpoint and no supporting examples or links to websites or documents are provided, or the links selected are of poor quality and do not add any value to the information presented Posts do not stimulate dialogue and commentary and do not connect with the audience.	Provide minimal insight, understanding and reflective thought about the topic. Posts present a specific viewpoint but lack supporting examples or links to websites or documents, but not all links enhance the information presented. Posts are brief and unimaginative, and reflect minimal effort to connect with the audience.	Posts provide moderate insight, understanding and reflective thought about the topic Posts present a specific viewpoint that is substantiated by supporting examples and links to websites or documents, but not all links enhance the information presented. Posts are generally well written with some attempts made to stimulate dialogue and commentary.	Posts provide comprehensive insight, understanding, and reflective thought about the topic by -building a focused argument around a specific issue or -asking a new related question or -making an oppositional statement supported by personal experience or related research. Posts present a focused and cohesive viewpoint that is substantiated by effective supporting examples or links to relevant, up-to-date websites or documents that enhance the information presented. Posts are creatively and fluently written to stimulate dialogue and commentary
Quality of Writing	Posts contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.	Posts include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader.	Posts are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication.	Posts are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication.
Timeliness & Regularity	Does not update blog within the required time frame.	Updates blog when reminded; posts are often missing a date stamp.	Updates blog when required; most posts are date-stamped with the most current posting listed at the top.	Updates blog as often or more often than required; all posts are date stamped and the most recent posts are placed at the top of the page.