Technology Structures and Social Boundaries

BMAL 710

Discussion Board Forum Instructions

Discussion Board Forums Modules 2, 4, 6, and 8 (130 Points Per DB)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 2,100-2,200 words (due by Thursday of each week) and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be 600-700 words (due by the end of the respective module/week). Each initial thread must include a mínimum of 7 sources in addition to the Bible, and peer replies must include the integration of at least 3 peer-reviewed source citations and scripture, in current APA format, outlined in each respective Discussion Board rubric. Each thread and reply must integrate at least 1 biblical principle.

This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussion Board Forums. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt. For additional information on Post-First, click here for a tutorial.

Note: Students will not be permitted to attach files within the forum posts, you can copy/paste from any Word file. Formatting consideration is provided due to the editing feature in Blackboard, but students must attempt the best APA format as possible.

For Discussion Board Forums 1–3 (Modules 2, 4, and 6), submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week, and submit your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module/week.

For Discussion Board Forum 4 (Module 8), submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 8, and submit your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of the same module/week.