Discussion

Introduction to Discussions

In each unit, students relate specific concepts to module material.   Students are required to make one substantive main post (three to four  paragraphs) that addresses the specific discussion by Thursday at 11:59  p.m. CT and two peer review substantive posts (responses to classmates'  posts that are two to three paragraphs each) by 11:59 p.m. CT Sunday.   All posts must utilize and cite material from the unit's course  information/readings, including complete internal citations and a  reference list.  Each post is worth 15 points.

Substantive Postings                                                                

What are substantive postings? Substantive postings include:

• Responding to discussion questions as well as discourse between  students related to subject matter within the course. This includes  posting responses to others' answers within a Discussion Area. A  response may express agreement with or respectfully challenge the point  of view expressed, supported by references (citations) to the text or  lecture.
• Contributing to the discussion based upon course content, theory, or  personal experiences, not simply personal opinions. Personal  experiences must be related to course content or theory, not anecdotal  evidence.

Discussion Topic

In the readings, Kellerman discusses good leadership and bad  leadership. For the Unit 5 Discussion, relate the concepts of good and  bad leadership. lf there is good leadership and bad leadership, is there  good followership and bad followership? Based on the readings and  personal experience, compose your definition of good followership and  bad followership. Examine how your definition relates to leadership.