"A" blog: in responding to the prompt, the writer has

• met the length requirement (250 words)
• referred to or used at least ONE of the weekly readings
• said something insightful about the issue under examination so that it is evident that this person has given thought to the question and uses this journal to think through the readings and work we do during the week

"B" blog: in responding the prompt, the writer has

• met the length requirement (250 words)
• referred superficially to ONE of the weekly readings
• not offered anything substantial to think about

"C" blog: in responding the prompt, the writer has

• barely met the length requirement (250 words)
• not really said anything about the course readings or work
• not offered anything substantial to think about

Feedback from me will be in office hours ANY TIME you want to come, or, officially, on the first two dates (see syllabus)