WEAX 201 Week 1 Discussion

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Module 1 Discussion 

The Air Out There: Earth's Atmosphere

In this course, we will engage in weekly graded discussions that “make it real”, by applying the weather concepts we are learning about to both everyday life and to aviation.

After completing the readings and concept-related activities in the above sections of the module, you will be prepared to engage in this discussion.

Please refer to the Canvas Student Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for guidance in posting, replying, and adding attachments in the discussion forums.

Initial Post Instructions and Requirements:

1. Choose one of these discussion topics. 

2. Formulate an organized, clearly worded, and succinct initial post that substantively covers all discussion points stated for your chosen topic. Because your initial post will be scored on the degree to which you meet these standards, there is no set minimum word requirement. However, there is a set maximum word requirement – confine your initial post to 500 words. Remember that we are all reading each other’s posts, and one that is succinctly written is more likely to be read and responded to, thus furthering our discussion on that topic.

3. Include at least one graphic, video, or image that visually adds to some aspect of your post - as they say, pictures are worth 1000 words! To upload an image to the discussion, you can attach the image, or embed it directly into the discussion post using these instructions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (images from your computer must be uploaded to your Canvas user files (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. first).

4. Post your initial post by the 4th day of the module week. You will not be able to see any posts until you post your initial post.

Response Post Requirements:

Develop responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts. At least one of the responses must be to a topic you did not choose for your initial post.

Each response should add thoughtfully and substantively to the discussion, by covering two or more of the following areas:

• Elaborating with additional factual details

• Providing an alternate perspective

• Sharing a related experience

• Asking a related question

Post your responses by the last day of the module week.

Additional Instructions and Guidance:

1. Posts must be your original work (not copied/pasted from sources), written in your own words (not highly paraphrased from sources), and with correct spelling and grammar.

2. Cite sources of all factual information used in answers or responses. APA format for citations is not required. For the textbook, state “source: textbook” and reference the chapter and section of location of the referenced information in the text. Any factual statements based on personal experience or expertise must be clearly identified as such, i.e. “based on my experience …”, “in my line of work …”. For all other factual information, provide the web address. There are many internet weather resources listed in the Course Specific Resources. Posts that do not cite sources where appropriate will receive no credit.

3. Do not “post and run”. Space out your discussion postings through the module week, versus all at once.

4. Refer to this Checklist for Meaningful Discussions to identify the qualities of an effective discussion post.

These instructions apply to all graded discussion activities in this course and will not be repeated.