3 DISCUSSIONS – DUE IN 12 HOURS – PLEASE ATTACH AS 3 DIFFERENT DOCUMENTS WITH THE APPROPRIATE TITLE WHICH IS LISTED A successful post meets rubric criteria (Content, Organization, Style/Language,

3 DISCUSSIONS – DUE IN 12 HOURS – PLEASE ATTACH AS 3 DIFFERENT DOCUMENTS WITH THE APPROPRIATE TITLE WHICH IS LISTED A successful post meets rubric criteria (Content, Organization, Style/Language, and Sentence Structure/Grammar) and follows the discussion prompt. A successful reply to classmates answers their questions, provides additional insight into the topics they have discussed, generates additional questions, or engages in meaningful and substantive dialogue. Completing this forum should enable you to communicate effectively with the instructor and classmates, review prior knowledge to identify areas of improvement, and plan ahead. (MO 3,5,6) A successful post meets rubric criteria (Content, Organization, Style/Language, and Sentence Structure/Grammar) and follows the discussion prompt. A successful reply to classmates answers their questions, provides additional insight into the topics they have discussed, generates additional questions, or engages in meaningful and substantive dialogue. Completing this forum should enable you to communicate effectively with the instructor and classmates and review prior knowledge to identify areas of improvement. (MO 3,5) A successful post meets rubric criteria (Content, Organization, Style/Language, and Sentence Structure/Grammar) and follows the discussion prompt. A successful reply to classmates answers their questions, provides additional insight into the topics they have discussed, generates additional questions, or engages in meaningful and substantive dialogue. Completing this forum should enable you to communicate effectively with the instructor and classmates, prepare for course assignments, and review prior knowledge to identify areas of improvement. (MO 3,4,5) I try my best to provide quick feedback. Turnaround time for major assignments is at least a week. I grade all assignments according to the following criteria and weight: • content is strong; offers sharp insights, comments, interpretations, analysis; engages with interesting and complex questions; explores meaningful issues or circumstances • sense of purpose and ownership is clear; writer is in the essay • shows genuine thinking and working through of subject matter/topic • MLA Style issues not potential academic dishonesty will count under content (i.e. poorly integrated sources). • Any document that does not use proper MLA format will receive a one letter grade reduction. • Potential academic dishonesty will get addressed following plagiarism protocol. • Failing to complete all discussions for a forum including the required responses to peers will count under Content. • overall structure of thoughts and ideas is logical and sound • essay follows clear, coherent line of development • paragraph structure is clear, logical, and sound • shows ability to guide readers; uses smooth transitions • essay shows consideration of multiple perspectives and an awareness of audience • voice and tone are appropriate for topic • uses focused, concise, and specific writing • wording is appropriate, detailed, and precise • informal language, slang, colloquialisms, idioms, clichés, contractions, etc. are not used • Unless you have permission to use 1st or 2nd person, use of such will be counted here. • Excessive use of 1st or 2nd person will result in a one letter grade reduction. • sentence structure is clear, logical, and sound • grammar and mechanics are correct; mechanical errors do not interfere with meaning • Any paper with over 20 grammar errors will not earn better than a C. Read the following early in the week to you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s). Required Textbook Readings Online Lecture Material:  Read and listen to the online lecture material on the following topics.