Review the Blog Assignment details (see attached file). This includes more information and the rubric.

DISCUSSION BLOG POST #5 - DUE

5:00 PM

· Review the Blog Assignment details (see attached file). This includes more information and the rubric.

· Module #5 Discussion Assignment Instructions:

· Carefully review course resources for Module 6

· "Start a New Thread" on your course blog and title it Module 5

· Identify and explore a minimum of 2 themes

· Reflect on these themes in relation to your personal life experience and/or current events

· Be sure to reference a minimum of two course resources to support your reflection

· Students are encouraged to include additional resources if relevant

· Don't forget to cite all resources you use in your blog post in APA style

Your role:

· You are expected to provide a thoughtful primary response that demonstrates you have read/watched the resources for the module.

· You can respond in any of the following ways:

· Written response: 250-500 words

· Video response: 1.5 - 2.5 minutes

· Audio response: 1.5 2.5 minutes

· Additionally, you will be expected to provide at least two (2) additional comments/questions in response to another person's post or in response to a follow-up comment within 2 days of the due date.

· The conversation will be much easier if you participate early (and often).

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7. McCandless, D. (2010, Jul). The beauty of data visualization [video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.ted.com/talks/david_mccandless_the_beauty_of_data_visualization

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