The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom
discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of
students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every
student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question
as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others
throughout the week. At the end of each unit DB participation will be assessed
based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the
discussion.At a minimum each student will be expected to post an original and
thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by
responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution
must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two
additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are
highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often as that is
the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through
sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB
question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a
conversation has ended no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of
each week.In the criminal court judges can punish offenders with fines imprisonment
community supervision and a variety of other measures. Your attorney has asked
you to research the available consequences in civil actions.This assignment will be assessed using additional
criteria providedhere. In your own words please post a response to the Discussion Board and
comment on at least two other postings. You will be graded on the quality of
your postings.For assistance with your assignment please use your text Web
resources and all course materials.Unit Materials