DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You will respond to the prompt in 2 parts: a thread of at least 300 words in response to the
discussion prompt, and a reply of at least 150 words to a classmate’s thread. Each thread, reply,
and cited reference must follow current APA format.
You must show respect and sensitivity toward varying opinions and ideas presented.
Furthermore, you are expected to respond to all questions posted by your instructor and/or
classmates in your thread, even if you have already posted your reply to another candidate’s
thread.
Note that responses such as “I like what you said,” “That’s a good point,” and “I disagree with
your comment,” do not count as complete responses. Instead, add substantial supporting thoughts
or ideas to elucidate why you agreed with the thread, or provide alternative ideas and thoughts to
demonstrate why you disagreed.
As one of the goals of discussions is to encourage student community learning, not every thread
will have a response from the instructor. Rather, the instructor will respond to a few threads in a
way that adds to the conversation, asks pertinent questions, or summarizes some of the key
points made by candidates.
See the Discussion Grading Rubric for direction on how your participation will be evaluated.
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You will respond to the prompt in 2 parts: a thread of at least 300 words in response to the
discussion prompt, and a reply of at least 150 words to a classmate’s thread. Each thread, reply,
and cited reference must follow current APA format.
You must show respect and sensitivity toward varying opinions and ideas presented.
Furthermore, you are expected to respond to all questions posted by your instructor and/or
classmates in your thread, even if you have already posted your reply to another candidate’s
thread.
Note that responses such as “I like what you said,” “That’s a good point,” and “I disagree with
your comment,” do not count as complete responses. Instead, add substantial supporting thoughts
or ideas to elucidate why you agreed with the thread, or provide alternative ideas and thoughts to
demonstrate why you disagreed.
As one of the goals of discussions is to encourage student community learning, not every thread
will have a response from the instructor. Rather, the instructor will respond to a few threads in a
way that adds to the conversation, asks pertinent questions, or summarizes some of the key
points made by candidates.
See the Discussion Grading Rubric for direction on how your participation will be evaluated.
You will respond to the prompt in 2 parts: a thread of at least 300 words in response to the
discussion prompt, and a reply of at least 150 words to a classmate’s thread. Each thread, reply,
and cited reference must follow current APA format.
You must show respect and sensitivity toward varying opinions and ideas presented.
Furthermore, you are expected to respond to all questions posted by your instructor and/or
classmates in your thread, even if you have already posted your reply to another candidate’s
thread.
Note that responses such as “I like what you said,” “That’s a good point,” and “I disagree with
your comment,” do not count as complete responses. Instead, add substantial supporting thoughts
or ideas to elucidate why you agreed with the thread, or provide alternative ideas and thoughts to
demonstrate why you disagreed.
As one of the goals of discussions is to encourage student community learning, not every thread
will have a response from the instructor. Rather, the instructor will respond to a few threads in a
way that adds to the conversation, asks pertinent questions, or summarizes some of the key
points made by candidates.
See the Discussion Grading Rubric for direction on how your participation will be evaluated.