Assignment:
State says teachers at Carver Elementary cheated on SOLs
Thread Prompt: In this module/week's forum, you must read the article above and provide a summary of the article in the opening paragraph. In your second paragraph, you must explain an economic idea contained in this story. This should relate to something from the text book reading. Specifically, note how the economic idea plays a prominent role in the story.
In the third paragraph, you must explain what you think about the events in the story. You do not have to agree with what is going on, but you do need to provide your reaction to it. This is your chance to express yourself: what are your opinions? Be sure to defend your position. Finally, what do you think is a Christian response to this situation? Provide details to support your view (in other words, do not just say "Christians wouldn't act the same way as economists"). Remember, you are expected to have two sources to support your post.
You are required to complete Discussion Board Forums throughout this course. You will research a topic, compose a thread discussing the topic, and reply to the threads of at least two classmates. Research outside the textbook is required for each forum. Each thread must contain at least two cited references in current APA format, and each reply must contain at least one cited reference in current APA format. Acceptable research sources include periodicals, journals, newspapers, magazines, and the Bible. Sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, book reviews, and blogs are prohibited. You may complete the required research using the Jerry Falwell Library website. For additional assistance, please visit the Online Students page.
In each thread and reply, you must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the economic theory and outside research for the topic at hand. You must also adhere to current APA format.
Each thread must be at least 300 words.For each thread, you must read one of the articles or listen to one of the podcasts provided. Use the following guidelines when composing your thread:
• In the opening paragraph, provide a summary of the article or podcast.
• In the second paragraph, explain an economic idea contained in the story. Specifically, note how the economic idea plays a prominent role in the story.
• In the third paragraph, explain what you think about the events in the story. You do not have to agree with what is going on, but you do need to provide your reaction to it. This is your chance to express yourself: what are your opinions? Be sure to defend yourself.
• Finally, what do you think is a Christian response to this situation? Provide details to support your view.
• Be sure to title your thread according to your topic.
Each reply must be at least 100 words. At least one of your replies must cover a topic different than the one you discuss in your thread.You must make substantive comments about your classmates' threads. Just saying "I agree" in one form or another is not acceptable. A good reply might include a question of clarification, a question that is relevant to the topic but was not discussed, a counterpoint to the author's points, or a well-supported disagreement. Be sure to keep your replies civil.