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/25pts: Student submitted a thorough, accurate and substantive post. This included addressing all of the original questions/topics in a clear, logical and organized manner.

/15pts: Student demonstrated a clear understanding of the topic. Critical thinking about topic was included.

/10pts: Assignment submitted on time and on a different day than other posts. Assignment met 325 word count minimum.

/10pts: Appropriate scientific college-level sources were used. Post contained APA formatted references and in-text citations. The post was grammatically correct.

Your goal for the week is to draw out and clarify some of these important concepts from the textbook. The discussions are aligned with the learning objectives of the chapters. All posts are to include substantive material and your own critical thinking.

IMPORTANT NOTE: References are expected to create a substantial main post. The goal is NOT to retype the text but to break down the concepts and clarify where 80% of the post should be in your own words. Cite the source when you summarize or paraphrase or have direct quotes. See Start Here tab for APA help.

RESEARCH

· *The explanation / background of the topic- Teach the topic to students. Break it down.   (*Everyone must do this part). Include the Structure and Function relationship in the body Important. Interesting and current research on the topic.

· Examples to clarify and teach. (Important!) (Your own examples can be critical thinking too.)

CRITICAL THINKING:

· Tips and Tricks for Remembering and Recalling. Is there a mnemonic device that might help you memorize this information or what helps you understand this?

·  Connect the dots  Use critical thinking. Why is this an important topic?  How does it relate to other concepts in the text? Use your own words and thoughts here.