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Unit3 - Discussion Board
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Assignment Description
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor
to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by
responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of
the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least
two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after
Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class
attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is
not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
Assignment Details
Based on your work in Units 1 and 2, create a detailed sentence outline for your research paper.
Your outline should include the following:
Thesis statement: Because you are writing an argument or persuasive paper, your thesis must state a clear stance on the topic that you have selected. The thesis
should be written in the third person and not be more than one sentence long. This thesis does not have to be the same as your thesis in the Unit 1 Individual Project.
Your new thesis will most likely reflect the research and reflection that you have done since then. You may have even changed your initial stance.
Main points or claims: You should include at least 3 main points or claims to support your thesis. These main points should be complete sentences that are
phrased entirely in your own words. The main points represent a synthesis of your research on the topic: source readings, discussion with others, and personal
reflection combined to produce your thesis. These are not necessarily the same main points that you used in your Unit 1 IP. Because you have researched this topic,
you may have gained additional insights, evidence, and arguments that will be reflected in this new thesis and main points.
Notations of source usage: Beneath each main point, you should indicate how information from sources may be used to support each point. Because you have not
yet written the paper, you do not know for sure how you will use the information from your sources. You are still in the planning stage; however, at this stage, you
should be able to indicate with some accuracy how source material will help you develop your main points. Be sure to provide in-text citations.
APA reference list: Provide an alphabetized list of the sources that you plan to use to support your main points. These do not have to be the same sources that you
listed in the Unit 2 IP. Each of the sources should be listed as a reference citation in correct APA style. This list should have the word “References” in boldface at the top.
Click here for an example of notations of source usage and of the APA reference list.
Peer Responses
Review the reference citations of at least 2 classmates, and focus on the following:
Are the references correct or incorrect?
Suggest an APA resource that you believe would produce the most correct citation for this type of source: AIU’s APA style guide, the APA section for your class eBook, or a citation machine.
Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):
Unit 3: Citation and Research Techniques
Unit 3: Critical Thinking
Grading Rubric:
Content Provides four-sentence outline consisting of thesis and three main points. Each
main point is followed by one or more source notations (with in-text citation) of
how source may be used in paper. Directly following outline is a Reference
citation list in APA of sources used in outline.
40%
Critical Thinking Use of sources demonstrates ability to effectively relate concepts and
information from the source to the three key claims of an argument.
30%
Presentation Posts adhere to college-level standards effective written communication skills,
including correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.
10%
Interactivity Actively participates throughout the week and provides substantive responses
to at least 2 classmate posts following instructions provided.
20%
Reading Assignment
Chapter 3: “Avoiding Plagiarism,” "The CollegeLevel Research Paper,” Section III: APA Style: “Citation Style,” pp.189190, “Reference Style,” pp. 191197.
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Assignment Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the "argument" essay and logical fallacies in commercial, social, cultural, and historical perspectives in the context of oral, written, and
visual rhetoric.
Demonstrate effective strategies to apply critical thinking to research, plan, draft, and revise essays to address targeted audiences in written arguments.
Demonstrate effective written communication in content, organization, correct grammar, and cited sources in a properly formatted APA document.
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Assignment Overview
Type: Discussion Board
Due Date: Sun, 3/1/15
Points Possible: 100
Points Earned: 0
Deliverable Length: 330-600 Words
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My Work:
Discussion Board
12:45 PM (CST)
Privacy Statement Terms and Conditions Contact Us
© 2015 American InterContinental University. All Rights Reserved. Authorized Users Only.
Unit3 - Discussion Board
Assignment Details
Assignment Description
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor
to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by
responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of
the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least
two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after
Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class
attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is
not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
Assignment Details
Based on your work in Units 1 and 2, create a detailed sentence outline for your research paper.
Your outline should include the following:
Thesis statement: Because you are writing an argument or persuasive paper, your thesis must state a clear stance on the topic that you have selected. The thesis
should be written in the third person and not be more than one sentence long. This thesis does not have to be the same as your thesis in the Unit 1 Individual Project.
Your new thesis will most likely reflect the research and reflection that you have done since then. You may have even changed your initial stance.
Main points or claims: You should include at least 3 main points or claims to support your thesis. These main points should be complete sentences that are
phrased entirely in your own words. The main points represent a synthesis of your research on the topic: source readings, discussion with others, and personal
reflection combined to produce your thesis. These are not necessarily the same main points that you used in your Unit 1 IP. Because you have researched this topic,
you may have gained additional insights, evidence, and arguments that will be reflected in this new thesis and main points.
Notations of source usage: Beneath each main point, you should indicate how information from sources may be used to support each point. Because you have not
yet written the paper, you do not know for sure how you will use the information from your sources. You are still in the planning stage; however, at this stage, you
should be able to indicate with some accuracy how source material will help you develop your main points. Be sure to provide in-text citations.
APA reference list: Provide an alphabetized list of the sources that you plan to use to support your main points. These do not have to be the same sources that you
listed in the Unit 2 IP. Each of the sources should be listed as a reference citation in correct APA style. This list should have the word “References” in boldface at the top.
Click here for an example of notations of source usage and of the APA reference list.
Peer Responses
Review the reference citations of at least 2 classmates, and focus on the following:
Are the references correct or incorrect?
Suggest an APA resource that you believe would produce the most correct citation for this type of source: AIU’s APA style guide, the APA section for your class eBook, or a citation machine.
Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):
Unit 3: Citation and Research Techniques
Unit 3: Critical Thinking
Grading Rubric:
Content Provides four-sentence outline consisting of thesis and three main points. Each
main point is followed by one or more source notations (with in-text citation) of
how source may be used in paper. Directly following outline is a Reference
citation list in APA of sources used in outline.
40%
Critical Thinking Use of sources demonstrates ability to effectively relate concepts and
information from the source to the three key claims of an argument.
30%
Presentation Posts adhere to college-level standards effective written communication skills,
including correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.
10%
Interactivity Actively participates throughout the week and provides substantive responses
to at least 2 classmate posts following instructions provided.
20%
Reading Assignment
Chapter 3: “Avoiding Plagiarism,” "The CollegeLevel Research Paper,” Section III: APA Style: “Citation Style,” pp.189190, “Reference Style,” pp. 191197.
Click intellipath for suggestions.
Click intellipath for Student Tips about the Intellipath assignment.
Click intellipath for Frequently Asked Questions about the Intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the "argument" essay and logical fallacies in commercial, social, cultural, and historical perspectives in the context of oral, written, and
visual rhetoric.
Demonstrate effective strategies to apply critical thinking to research, plan, draft, and revise essays to address targeted audiences in written arguments.
Demonstrate effective written communication in content, organization, correct grammar, and cited sources in a properly formatted APA document.
Other Information
There is no additional information to display at this time.
Assignment Overview
Type: Discussion Board
Due Date: Sun, 3/1/15
Points Possible: 100
Points Earned: 0
Deliverable Length: 330-600 Words
Go To:
Assignment Details
Learning Materials
Reading Assignment
My Work:
Discussion Board
