Psychology Discussion Requirements 

You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on three separate days.  The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST).  Responses to me do not count as a response to another student; however, I will interact with each of you throughout the course. I encourage you to respond back. If you do not post on three separate days you will lose points (possible 15 point deduction). There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.
Psych Discussion Post

Due By

Cited Source In Text and Reference

Word Count

Point Value

Post 1 Initial Response is well organized, includes a citation, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Thursday

Yes – mandatory

200

50 points

Post 2 Response to 1st student is well organized, includes classmates name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Saturday

Not required, but must cite any work used

150

25 points

Post 3 Response to 2nd student is well organized, includes classmates name, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking

Sunday

Not required, but must cite any work used

150

25 points

Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation.  It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.