DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM

INSTRUCTIONS

The learning theories upon which this course is based are actualized in the Discussion Board Forums. At the beginning of each module/week, you will choose a key term to research. You will be required to write a thread of at least 400 words on the topic, complete with page references and specifics to document the response, and submit it to the corresponding Discussion Board Forum. Correct use of English and grammar are required.

Additionally, you will be required to submit a substantive written reply of at least 200 words to at least 3 classmates' Discussion Board Forum threads.

To complete your thread:

1. Select a key term from assigned chapters.

2. Terms cannot be duplicated; therefore, reserve your term as a topic on the Discussion Board Forum by submitting a thread with only the term in the subject line. Topic reservations submitted earlier will be deleted.

3. Conduct an Internet search to find and read 3 recent articles that relate to the term.

4. Select the 1 article that you wish to discuss.

5. Submit a thread that contains the following information in the following format, using the headers so that you ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a 1-point deduction.

1. Definition: Give a brief definition of the key term followed by the current APA reference for the term; this does not count in the 400-word requirement.

2. Summary: Give a brief summary of the selected article, in your own words.

3. Discussion:

i. Give a brief discussion of how the article relates to the selected chapter key term. This gives you the opportunity to add value to the discussion by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Draw your peers into discussion of topics by asking questions. This is the most important part of the thread.

ii. Biblical Integration: Use at least 1 appropriate scripture verse or narrative from the Bible to support your discussion. Are there any biblical examples of this term, is the term you are responding to related to a term you researched, if so, how?

iii. Include the complete URL of each article read (use a persistent link for articles from the Jerry Falwell Library). Each reference must be in current APA format. These do not count toward the 400-word requirement.

To complete your replies:

1. Read the threads of your classmates and the articles which are referenced (this is why it is imperative that the articles be accessible via working URL links). Expect to spend some time each day reviewing all threads and replies, even those in which you are not involved.

2. Write a reply of at least 200 words to at least 3 of your classmates' threads. You should expect to answer questions posed within each discussion thread. Student interaction is key to success in this course.