Discussion Board
Forum InstructionsThe learning theories upon
which this course is based are actualized in the Discussion Board Forums. At
the beginning of each module/week, you will choose a key term to research. You
will be required to write a thread of at least 400 words on the topic, complete
with page references and specifics to document the response, and submit it to
the corresponding
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Discussion Board
Forum Instructions
The learning theories upon
which this course is based are actualized in the Discussion Board Forums. At
the beginning of each module/week, you will choose a key term to research. You
will be required to write a thread of at least 400 words on the topic, complete
with page references and specifics to document the response, and submit it to
the corresponding Discussion Board Forum. Correct use of English and grammar
are required.
Additionally, you will be required to submit a substantive
written reply of at least 200 words to at least 3 classmates’ Discussion Board
Forum threads.
To complete your thread:
- Select a key
term from assigned chapters.
- Terms cannot be
duplicated; therefore, reserve your term as a topic on the Discussion Board
Forum by submitting a thread with only the term in the subject line. Topics
can be reserved beginning at 12:01 a.m. (ET) on Monday for Module/Week 1
and on Tuesday for Modules/Weeks 3, 5, and 7. Topic reservations submitted
earlier will be deleted.
- Conduct an
Internet search to find and read 3 recent articles that relate to the
term.
- Select the 1
article that you wish to discuss.
- Submit a thread
that contains the following information in the following format, using the
headers so that you ensure that all aspects of the assignment are
completed as required. Failure to follow these instructions will result in
a 1-point deduction.
- Definition: Give a brief
definition of the key term followed by the current APA reference for the
term; this does not count in the 400-word requirement.
- Summary: Give a brief summary of
the selected article, in your own words.
- Discussion:
i.
Give a brief discussion of how the article relates to
the selected chapter key term. This gives you the opportunity to add value to the
discussion by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Draw your peers
into discussion of topics by asking questions. This is the most important part
of the thread.
ii.
Biblical Integration: Use at least 1 appropriate
scripture verse or narrative from the Bible to support your discussion. Are
there any biblical examples of this term, is the term you are responding to
related to a term you researched, if so, how?
iii.
Include the complete URL of each article read (use a persistent
link for articles from the Jerry
Falwell Library). Each reference must be in current APA format. These do
not count toward the 400-word requirement.
- Threads are due
by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned module/week.
To complete your replies:
- Read the threads
of your classmates and the articles which are referenced (this is why it
is imperative that the articles be accessible via working URL links). Expect
to spend some time each day
reviewing all threads and replies, even those in which you are not
involved.
- Write a reply of
at least 200 words to at least 3 of your classmates’ threads. You should
expect to answer questions posed within each discussion thread. Student
interaction is key to success in this course.
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