Writing in labor and employment relations/Discussions

Discussions - Posts & Substantive Replies
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 * 1) There are no grades for each Discussion Post.
 * 2) They MUST be 250 words with substantive information  / content AND substantive replies to at least two (2) of your peers (75 words each).
 * 3) 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)}}

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

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?