Participate each week in the weekly discussions. An important component of the learning that takes place in this course is due to the exchange of ideas within the discussions. It is essential that you respond within the designated week as other participants will have already have moved on in the course will not see late posts. You may not receive credit for late posts.
- Initial posts are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, and at least 2 additional posts are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
- Minimum of 3 posts on 2 different days.
- Use proper netiquette (click here to view), spelling, and grammar.
- Use your own voice and cite your sources.
- Use your own voice and cite your sources.
- Your post must be substantial and not just, "I agree," or, "Good point."
Click here for the Threaded Discussion Grading Rubric for specific grading criteria.
Please refer to the guidelines above, and address all parts of the question to be eligible for full credit.
Week 4 Discussion Questions
- Find a website that provides educational information about a topic.
- Post your website found.
- Determine if the website meets the CARS Standards found on p. 119 of your text. Discuss whether or not it meets the standards.
- Explain what makes a source reliable, credible, current, and accurate.
- Discuss how to use sources ethically. Does it matter?
- Respond to your classmates by going to their posted website and determine if they are correct on the CARS Standard report.
Click on the Reply link located in the lower right corner to respond to this week's question(s).