Postings tend to be spread throughout the week indicating frequent access to the discussions. Tendency to recite fact rather than address issues. When assigned, posts discussion thread summaries late. Messages tend to provide good general answers but may not always directly address discussion topics. Messages may also have a tendency to ramble.
Content is dominated by opinions rather than by analysis and creative thought.
Assertions are not supported by evidence. Messages are characterized by conciseness, clarity of argument, depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, relevancy, and sometimes include unusual insights. Arguments are well supported. When assigned, posts useful discussion thread summaries on time. Never includes questions that stimulate discussion.