Unit 7 Discussion
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You have already started to research for your final essay in this course, the cause and effect essay. For this week’s discussion, choose one of your resources to use as you address the following.
Initial Post
In your initial post, please address each of the following:
Following proper APA citations, share a quotation from the source you plan to use for your essay (USLO 7.3, 7.4)
In another paragraph, correctly paraphrase that quotation and include a proper APA citation for the paraphrase (USLO 7.3, 7.4)
In a final paragraph, what do you find difficult about paraphrasing sources? (USLO 7.3)
Don’t forget to include the proper APA reference page entry for the source that you used for this discussion as well. This is great practice for getting those reference entries formatted as well (USLO 7.4).
Your initial response should have your informed input and should be at least 100 words. Your input should be in your own words, demonstrating your understanding and comprehension of the topic.
Response Posts
Then, return to the discussion assignment on a second and third day to respond to your peers’ posts. Your responses should be substantive and generate discussion to further explore the topic(s). You can respond to your instructor or your classmates’ posts for credit. Each response post should be at least 75 words each, and you should respond to two of your peers
Unit Discussion Requirements
As part of your learning experience, active participation in discussions is essential. An important part of the final grade will be based on your participation. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation in the discussion forum that corresponds to the grading rubric.
The initial post and responses should be in your own words and demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, and expected level of knowledge. Initial posts and replies should be in complete sentences and in paragraph form. You should not have bullet points as they are not in complete sentences or paragraph form. Copy-pasting may result in a zero.
To fully address the chosen prompt, you will refer to the topical outline of the course syllabus that corresponds with the prompt you select. This will help guide you in demonstrating your understanding of the content while providing a thorough and detailed discussion post. Each prompt or response to a prompt should be more than a few sentences to demonstrate critical thinking. Initial posts must include a minimum of one APA 7th edition style in-text citations and full matching references of appropriate reading to support your responses.
