Substantive Posts:

• Are usually several thoughtful sentences in length:
  • Demonstrate that reading was done or a concept is understood
    • Might quote text
  • Express a thoughtful idea about that concept/reading
  • May be questions, but if so, also speculations
• Are constructive and productive to the discussion
• Are supportive of other members and their ideas
• May/should challenge/provoke/take risks in thinking