To set-up a Forum, you will follow these steps:

From within the course...

1. Click on Add an assignment or resource. 
2. Select Forum.
3. Select Add.
4. Enter Forum Name.
5. Enter Description.
6. Check Display description on course page.
7. Under Subscription and tracking, change Subscription mode to Forced Subscription.
8. Under Ratings, change Aggregate type to Maximum Rating.
9. Enter the amount you want the Maximum Rating to be.
10. Check Restrict ratings to items with dates in this range if you want to set-up a due date.