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DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at
least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must
then post 2 replies of at least 150 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module:
Week. For each discussion, students will select from two options (A or B). Students must support
their assertions with at least 3 scholarly citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at
least 2 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within
the last five years. Acceptable sources include articles found on any reputable website that
focuses on business, such as Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, or the Economist. Another
good source of information is EBSCOhost, accessible through Liberty University’s online
library. Websites like “about.com,” “britanica.com,” “Wikipedia,” etc. do not constitute
scholarly, academic articles and references. (the textbook, the Bible, etc.).
Thread:
1. Your thread must be at least 250 words. You must choose one (1) of the following two
options to complete the thread of the Discussion:
Option A:
See the Discussion thread for the week.
Be sure to provide any URLs you used as a reference source for your answer. The
selected article must provide well-rounded information and address the topic. You
must post the annotation in the reference section.
Option B:
Find a topic from this Module: Week’s Learn materials that interests you. Declare
your topic to the class by posting in the related Discussion Thread and titling it with
the topic you selected. This reserves your topic so that other students cannot use it.
You must declare your topic by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module 1: Week 1, to
ensure no duplicate topics are chosen. Each student must cover a different topic; no
duplication of articles or topics is allowed.
Conduct an Internet search to find and read at least 3 recent articles that relate to the
topic you selected. Articles may be found on any reputable website that focuses on
business, such as Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, or the Economist. Another
good source of information is EBSCOhost, accessible through Liberty University’s
online library. Websites like “about.com,” “britanica.com,” “Wikipedia,” etc. do not
constitute scholarly, academic articles and references.
Of the 3 articles you have read, select the article that you wish to discuss, and write a
review of it. In addition, you must post all 3 (or more) recent articles — even though
you review only 1 of them. You may provide additional references, but references do
not replace the 3 articles that relate to your topic. Actually reference the article you
review within the article review. Your review must include the following sections
(each section must be structured by a heading for each section):
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A definition of the topic: this does not count in the 250-word minimum
requirement.
A summary, in your own words, of the selected article.
A discussion, in your own words, of how the article relates to the selected
chapter and topic.
The complete citation, in current APA format, of each of the 3 articles
read and any other additional references; these do not count in the 250-
word requirement.
All references must be annotated.
Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the module and your replies by 11:59 p.m.
(ET) on Monday of the following module.
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Faith and Learning in Marketing
Institutional Affiliation
Student’s Name
Course Name
Instructor’s Name
Date
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Introduction
Having a biblical worldview when it comes to one’s work is vital in the world of
marketing. It might seem like a cliché thing, but there is a lot that faith has to offer anyone who
is venturing into the marketing world. Here is why you need to include faith and learning in
marketing.
It gives you a moral compass
One of the things you will notice when it comes to faith is there are certain rules you have
to play by. Without these rules, there is a huge chance that different circumstances at your
workplace will sway you. For this reason, you must have a guideline or system than governs you
(Faith Learning Integration | Center for Academic Development | Liberty University, 2022).
Faith can act like that guideline. There are liens you will not cross even when working on
different projects.
It gives you character
When it comes to faith-based work, you need to remember that you have an identity that
will be brought to question each time. Character is very important no matter what area of work
you are in. As such, you must ensure that you work on your character and that everyone you
work with respects your boundaries (Integration of Faith and Learning, 2022). You will sit out of
or refuse to participate in various things because of your character. Your faith governs all this.
Conclusion
Faith is a vital part of everything one does. If you don't know your life’s purpose, it might
be a good time for you to explore faith. It will offer you a guideline on how to behave and what
to avoid as you maneuver your way through the corporate world.
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References
Liberty University. (2022 Oct 19). Faith Learning Integration. Retrieved October 31, 2022, from
https://www.liberty.edu/center-for-academic-development/faith-learning-integration/
Integration Of Faith And Learning. (2022, February 24). Edubirdie. Retrieved October 31, 2022,
from https://edubirdie.com/examples/integration-of-faith-and-learning/
