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Discussion Forum Posting Requirements-2

The discussion forum replaces face-to-face conversations, focusing on business challenges and engaging interactions among classmates. Participants must submit an initial post by Wednesday and two peer responses by Sunday, adhering to specific word counts and APA 7th edition formatting. Quality contributions that advance the discussion are required for credit, with clear guidelines on acceptable sources and citation practices.

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Discussion Forum Posting Requirements-2

The discussion forum replaces face-to-face conversations, focusing on business challenges and engaging interactions among classmates. Participants must submit an initial post by Wednesday and two peer responses by Sunday, adhering to specific word counts and APA 7th edition formatting. Quality contributions that advance the discussion are required for credit, with clear guidelines on acceptable sources and citation practices.

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Discussion Forum Posting Requirements

The discussion forum is meant to take the place of the conversations that we would typically
have in a face-to-face course. Classes will consist of forums that integrate a deep
understanding of the business challenges faced by an organization. The goal of the
discussion forum is to create an engaging interaction with your classmates. This requires
you to thoughtfully consider what has been said, and further the conversation by adding a
new piece of information. There are two posting periods for the week assigned. The
initial response (250-350 words maximum) is due by Wednesday at 11:59 PM PST,
and the two peer responses (150 words each) are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM
PST. You must complete the initial response by Wednesday to be eligible to
complete the remaining two posts. Your responses must substantially advance the
depth of the discussion, fully follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines, and drive the
discussion forward by lending insights and applications. Please include a minimum of two
different direct quotes in your initial post and a minimum of one different direct quote in
each of your peer responses. Please do not “cherry-pick” a definition or obvious statement
that adds limited value. Choose only direct quotes that are pertinent to your post. Please
include your “References” at the end of each post and the word count in parentheses. Do
not include your salutation or citations in your word count. All three posts must be
completed to earn a grade for the forum. There is no partial credit.

Posts along the lines of “I agree” or “I like what you said” earn no credit; posts that restate
what others have already posted earn no credit. Posts that dump in ideas that do not fit the
current conversation as it’s been unfolding – are subject to zero points as well. Read the
existing posts from your classmates before adding your own post; doing so signals respect
for your colleagues and allows you to be a part of the continuing conversation. Each post
must show clear thinking, correct analysis, deep understanding of the concepts, and must
be related to the topic being discussed for the posting period to earn credit. It should
articulate a very clear conclusion or position. It’s okay to disagree with each other – offer
clear and meaningful reasons for your disagreement so you engage your colleagues in richer
conversation; we’re here to honor each other, and part of that is interacting with others’
ideas respectfully even when we strongly disagree. Additional posting instructions are
provided on Canvas.

Acceptable Source Data: The CUI databases offer quality peer-reviewed articles and
journals. If you choose to use an internet search engine, please make sure you are choosing
quality source material. You may use generative AI for research only. (Please review which
specific assignments you may use this tool for in section 3G below and the rules for using it).
When evaluating the quality of a source, consider the following: is the author credible,
and/or do they have a bias that is altering their perspective? Consider what sources the
author has cited. Are they objective or biased? For this course, dictionaries and
encyclopedias will not count toward the minimum source requirement. Blogs, wikis, or any
other material that does not include the author’s name, date, or
journal/magazine/webpage/newspaper/etcetera will not be accepted. The only exception to
this would be a company website or financial page. Your source material should be highly
credible and thoroughly vetted. It must be cited in APA 7 th edition format. Remember to
include the page or paragraph number in your citation. A good website for information on
how to use APA 7th edition is the Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/index.html. The CUI Writing
Studio is another great source of assistance. You will find their contact information in the
course syllabus.

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