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In the current liberal studies field, the topics of global cultures and social/public policy have elevated debates both in social and political frontiers. Specifically, in social and public policy the hot topic of legalizing Marijuana in many states of U.S.A is having an effect on both social and cultural constructs (Homel & Brown, 2017). Also, the topic of ethnic diversity and inclusion in higher education and wider business arena is become imperative with the view of increasing performance in all involved stakeholders including students and employees (Benschop et al., 2015). Surprising, the two topics are interrelated but provides a wider approach of the aspects they cover, which calls for wider researches and reflection on experiences encountered in both social and political structures.

Global cultures provide a wider ethnic diversity and it becomes imperative for liberal studies specialists to come up with amicable ways of ensuring inclusion especial in higher education (Benschop et al., 2015). During my liberal studies course, I have integrated with different students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, but the challenges of inclusion which such student’s face has been immense. This raises the question of which strategies can be safely employed to advocate ethnic diversity and inclusion in higher education and wider business arena. Social and public policing is also become a hot topic for liberal studies specialists. The topic of legalizing Marijuana is receiving tied feelings, with both public and political frontiers admonishing/upholding the legalization policy. The issues of unemployment, financial gain, and curbing illegal corporation which operates on illegal drugs, have been the onset of advocating for the move (Homel & Brown, 2017). I have been interested with policies that influences both social and economic growth within the political constructs.

Researches communicated through blogs or research articles, needs to identify the intended audiences to reach their purpose. The topics of global cultures and social/public policing are best channeled to liberal studies specialists. In the policy of legalizing Marijuana, it becomes imperative to establish the positive and negative impacts of the policy to the society by the specialists (Homel & Brown, 2017). This will help in changing critics that advocates for either positive or negative approach towards the legalization of marijuana in both political and social structures. Conversely, universities and college administrators have toiled on finding effective strategies that will advocate ethnic diversity and inclusion in higher education. These calls for liberal studies specialists to do amicable researches on how to effectively realize the goal of ethnic diversity and inclusion (Benschop et al., 2015). This will provide cultural intelligence to the involved stakeholders and enhance ethnic diversity in different setups. The topic of ethnic diversity and inclusion in higher education and business arena will be my preferred topic, as it addresses the wider nature of global cultures in effecting performance.

Prewriting Activity

Freewriting is the simplest form of prewriting strategy to narrow down a chosen topic. The chosen topic is global cultures with the theme, ethnic diversity and inclusion in higher education and business arena. How do you think ethnic diversity and inclusion plays an important role in higher education and business arena? With the easy access of education and work permits, different cultured individuals find their way to higher education institutions or work environments hence ethnic differences is noted. However, this influences the relation and performance of different individuals which can influence conflicts and differences. Therefore, it becomes imperative for liberal studies specialists to identify the best models to advocate for effective ethnic diversity and inclusion in these environments. Can cultural training help?

Reference

Benschop, Y., Holgersson, C., Van den Brink, M., & Wahl, A. (2015). Future challenges for practices of diversity management in organizations. Handbook for Diversity in Organizations, 553-574.

Homel, P., & Brown, R. (2017). Marijuana legalisation in the United States: An Australian perspective. Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, (535), 1.

RESULTS from professor

You have chosen an interesting topic, but it reads as far too formal for this assignment. I would suggest choosing another topic that you can use your personal experience and write informally about. I am here to help if you have any questions. 

I have included the discussion rubric along with tips for producing successful discussion posts. You will also find a couple of helpful links that cover what substantive posts are and how to produce them. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 

https://www.drmelissaolt.com/writing-substantive-online-discussion-posts/

https://www.elearners.com/education-resources/online-learning/how-to-write-an-a-discussion-posting/

 

 

Tips for a Successful Discussion Board Post:

Create a substantive main post of at least two paragraphs that addresses the entire discussion prompt

Respond to a minimum of two classmate's main posts with at least a paragraph

Attempt to move the discussion forward by asking questions of your classmates

Check for small grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues in your posts

 

Unless otherwise noted, there is one or more Discussion topic each week. You will find a detailed description of the week’s Discussion topics under each of the units in the course.

 

Discussion Grading Criteria for Units 1–9	Points Possible	Points Earned
Main Post: · Student responds to all required points in Discussion prompt including asking a question. · The post is on topic, original, and contributes to the quality of the discussion. · The post makes informed connections to the unit readings. · The post is at least 2 well-developed paragraphs.   Deductions: (minus 4 points per area) · Student does not respond to all required points in the Discussion prompt. · The post may only be partly on topic or may not make a significant contribution to the quality of the discussion. · The post does not make informed connections to the unit readings. · The post does not meet length requirements. · The post may be largely unoriginal.   No Credit: · No main post. · Plagiarized posts will result in automatic “0” for the Discussion grade.	20	16  Remember to address each of the main discussion prompts. For example, discussing two possible topics, who your audience might be, what your purpose might be, and including a pre-writing technique.
Contributions to Discussion (engagement): · Responses to classmates’ posts are thoughtful and on topic, advancing the discussion. · Student shows active engagement in the discussion (e.g., asking and responding to questions, posting early in the week, posts on multiple days).  · Student exceeds the required number of responses to classmates’ initial posts.    Deductions: (minus 8 points)  · Student makes only one participation response.   Deductions: (Minus 3 points per area) · Responses do not significantly advance the discussion a substantive manner. · Student does not show an active engagement in the discussion. · Responses may be off topic.   No Credit: · No participation responses are made. · No responses to classmates or instructor. · Responses that are abusive or inappropriate will result in an automatic “0” for the unit’s Discussion grade.	17	14  Be sure to ask questions in order to move the conversation forward. You will also need to respond to at least two classmates' main posts each week using complete paragraphs.
Grammar/Mechanics/Style/Citation: · Responses are clearly written in Standard American English (SAE), and student uses a style appropriate for classroom discourse. · Responses are mainly free of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure errors. · If sources are used, student includes signal phrases or APA citations.   Deductions: (minus 1 point per area) · Responses may have errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. · Responses may have errors in sentence structure which impact meaning. · The style many not be appropriate for classroom discourse (not SAE, slang, text abbreviations, etc.) or responses do not credit sources using signal phrases or APA citations when required in the instructions.	3	1  There were a few small grammar issues. Be sure to go back over what you have written to check for errors.
Plagiarism is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. Discussion posts which are plagiarized will receive a “0.”
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