Discussions
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Discussions - Posts & Substantive Replies
Tip:
- There are no grades for each Discussion Post.
- They MUST be 250 words with substantive information / content AND substantive replies to at least two (2) of your peers (75 words each).
- Continue the discussion thread / conversation as appropriate. Feel free to share your thoughts, experience and advice.
Completeness
- Posts that are less than 250 words are NOT considered "complete", and will forfeit credit for the week's post - and lose 10 points off your Grade for the Final Paper.
- Contributors who do not respond substantively to at least two peers - will forfeit credit for the week's post - and lose 10 points off your Grade for the Final Paper.
- Substantive replies are NOT required for the last discussion (Week 5)
DISCUSSION POST DUE: Wednesdays by 11:59 pm
REPLIES DUE: Fridays by 11:59 pm
Be aware of:
- Timeliness
- Connection / Alignment to Week's Theme
- Focus on what you Learned
- A SMART Goal for What You Are Going To Do Differently - http://www.hr.virginia.edu/uploads/documents/media/Writing_SMART_Goals.pdf
- Writing / Presentation Quality
Discussions - Topics
Week 1-13: Discussion Forum for Class - Ongoing
Week 1: Introduce Yourself: Your Name, Major / Field of Study, and the Types of Jobs / Companies you want to work for
Week 13: Final Discussion (Part of Final Paper): Course Learnings & Takeaways (400-500 words)
- What Did I Learn About Myself?
- What Am I Going to Do Differently? Why?
- What are my SMART Goals (i.e., Specific; Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-based)
- What are the Take-A-Ways / Key Learnings from this Course?
Tip: NO REPLIES DUE THIS WEEK