General Discussion Board (DB) Expectation
Post 1 is your initial response to the prompt based on what you learned from the assigned material. Initial posts must contain appropriate APA formatted in-text citations Each post must be a minimum of 200 words and the word count (WC) should be included before the reference(s) at the end of your posts.
- Follow basic writing rules for spelling, grammar, sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, tense agreement, etc. Please proof read and edit.
- Use your classmate?s name in your response posts.
- Late posts are welcome but will incur a penalty.
Discussion Boards (DB) are one of the most important learning activities in our class. They are the classroom discussions of the online environment. Please put time, thought, and effort into your posts. Also, remember to respect the views of others even if you disagree. There is a professional way to express opposing views. Let’s take the opportunity to make our discussions a meaningful learning experience!
Tips for Success: Read the chapters for the week first. Keep your book next to you while you’re developing your responses, so you can refer to it as needed. Don’t have your book yet? Not a problem. The information you need to complete this assignment can be found in the weekly PPTs/ Lecture Notes.
Applying Sociology
Reminders
- Each post must be 200+ words and include a Word Count (WC) at the end of your post, before your reference(s).
- APA formatted in-text citations and references are required for your initial post (and in response posts if assigned material is used)
- Proof read and edit before uploading your posts.
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Required Sources
- Read Chapter 1 Understanding Sociology, in the Schaefer textbook
- Specifically, review the information under the headings Early Thinkers and Twentieth Century Developments
Assignment
Post 1: What Did You Learn?
Review the sociology theorists profiled in the chapter and then answer the following questions:
- Whose work seems most relevant to today’s social problems (e.g., gender inequality, racial/ethnic inequality, homophobia, poverty, crime, health care, etc.)?
- In what ways is their work still relevant? How might their ideas inform current efforts to promote equality?
- Be sure to include appropriate APA formatted in-text citations and references
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