Instruction
Hi, I need help with my homework, and I will put the steps for it to know how to do it. Here it goes:Discussion Essay Requirements:
1) Each Discussion Essay assignment/topic requires two essays (Essay 1 and Essay 2) posted separately. Both essays are worth the same number of points (i.e. for a 20 point assignment, each essay is worth 10 points). This means you need to put the same amount of work into both essays. If you only have one posting for a Discussion Essay assignment, the most you can earn is half the possible points.
2) Post a thoughtful reply to the questions asked. Your essays are to be well reasoned arguments that demonstrates your understanding of the course material. Be sure your essay covers all points from the prompt.
3) Present your responses in an academic manner. These discussions are formal writing assignments for this class. Be sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, and capital letters where appropriate, including genus names like "Homo" and the pronoun "I".
4) Fully develop your arguments - present all the parts to fully explain your argument and be sure to link the parts together. Be thorough and explain completely. Connect your argument to the evidence presented in this course - citing both the course text and modules is required in both Essay 1 and Essay 2.
5) Your statements need to be backed up with data and ideas presented in modules and textbook. Be sure to cite examples, definitions, etc. within the body of each essay - include page numbers. This is a very important part of this assignment; the idea is to demonstrate your understanding of the course material.
6) If you include sources from outside of the class (not required), they must be academic sources and you must provide the full citation. Remember outside sources are in addition to the textbook and module.
7) In Essay 2, you are asked to use a classmate's ideas from their essay. Treat their essay as a source. Do not address your essays to an individual or write like you are talking to your classmate. These are academic papers, not letters to friends. While you will use a classmate's name to refer to their ideas/essay, do not write to them, not even in D1.
8) Each essay must be at least 3 paragraphs to be considered for full points (a possible 15 points per essay, 2 essays per assignment). An essay with 2 paragraphs is considered average (maximum of 10 points per essay) and 1 paragraph is not an essay (maximum of 5 points per submission).
9) Paragraphs have a minimum of 6 sentences and there should be on average 10 words per sentence - think complex sentences. If you only have more than 3 paragraphs, overall sentence count needs to average to at least 6 sentences per paragraph.
10) The essays must be posted on time in the appropriate forum. Essay 1 must be turned in at least 2 days (48 hours) before the date the forum locks (posted on topic). It is important to have the first essay in early in order to give other students time to read it and include it in their Essay 2. Three points will be deducted if Essay 1 is not submitted at least 2 days (48 hours) prior to the topic lock date.
11) No submissions will be accepted after the date the topic locks (date posted on topic). There is no acceptable excuse for late essays including illness (yours or a family members), computer problems, internet connection issues, forgetting the assignment was due, or work schedule conflict. Work ahead and complete the assignment before the due date to avoid potential loss of points.
12) Discussion assignment must be turned in or you run the risk of being excluded from the class.