Title: Discussion 6
Course: MASTER-AGRI-1131-WB-Fairley > Section: Module 6 – Wheat, Grain Sorghum

Discuss why you believe that the production of Wheat and Grain Sorghum are lower than Corn and Soybeans. Aren’t both of these crops just as important?

The discussion board forums are an opportunity to share knowledge and have thoughtful discussions about a given topic in agriculture. The questions raised will be general in nature and ask you to think deeply.  This is a time to share local knowledge of agricultural techniques being used in your field, national trends, new areas of interests, etc.

Discussion posts are worth 20 pts.

Grading form:

AGRI--Discussion rubric

The discussion board forums are an opportunity to share knowledge and have thoughtful discussions about a given topic in Geospatial Technology. The questions raised will be general in nature and ask you to think deeply.  This is a time to share local knowledge on how geospatial technology is being used in your field, national trends, new areas of interests, etc.  Please post your initial response by the due date listed in the Course Calendar. Students should then respond to at least one classmates' initial posts.

Quality and Length of Initial Post

- No discussion post or plagiarized other people’s work
- Minimal discussion of course readings. Minimally addresses aspects of the questions. Demonstrates minimal critical thinking; needs examples and ideas. Post discussion but with minimum effort. Initial posting not completed by due date
- Adequate discussion of course readings. Minimally addresses aspects of the questions. Demonstrates adequate critical thinking; needs some examples and ideas. Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.
- Good discussion of course readings. Addresses most aspects of the questions. Demonstrates good critical thinking through some examples and ideas Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.
- Excellent discussion of course readings Fully addresses all aspects of the questions. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills through multiple examples and ideas. Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.
Quality of length of Response Postings

- No Response posting or plagiarized other people’s work
- Responded to at least 1 other student. Responds but with minimum effort or little interaction (e.g. I agree with Bill). Need to add more to the discussion in a meaningful way. Appropriate comments; needs more reflection.
- Responded to at least 1 other student. Responses Minimally addresses aspects of the discussion. Comments need to add more to the discussion in a meaningful way. Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.
- Responded to at least 1 other student. Responses demonstrate adequate reflection, are insightful and add to the discussion. Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.
- Responded to at least 1 other student. Responses are highly reflective, insightful and add to the discussion. Appropriate comments: reflective and respectful.