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 Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 100 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. All sources cited must have been published within the last five years (except for the Bible and DSM). Acceptable sources include scholarly journal sources dated within 5 years, the course textbook, the DSM, and the Bible. Websites are not permitted as sources.
Please also review the Sample for each of the 4 course Discussion Assignments for specific requirements.
1. Avoid using direct quotations from the textbook or any other source (unless otherwise directed in the discussion prompt) in any of your threads or replies. These submissions must be in your own words (paraphrased) so that you clearly demonstrate your mastery of the material.
2. Do not attach a Microsoft Word document; rather, type directly into the textbox or copy and paste from a Microsoft Word document directly into the textbox.
3. Be conversational but stay on topic. Do not simply repeat information you find in our textbook, but incorporate your ideas and unique perspectives. After you write your post, compare what you have written to the assignment instructions (for the initial thread and for the reply posts) to ensure that you have addressed each discussion point.
4. Include citations and references in current APA-style format.
5. Finally, proofread your work carefully to catch spelling, capitalization, grammar, and sentence structure errors. Refer to the Discussion Grading Rubric to ensure an outstanding grade.
Post-First
This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. 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.