Respond by Wednesday. Discuss through Friday.
REVIEW
Review this week's assigned resources to prepare for this discussion.
In this course, you have learned about the history of LAPU, about your program, and about the many resources that exist to help you succeed. Although you may have entered this course feeling uncertain or scared, we hope that you feel excited and prepared to continue your learning journey and embark on your career. Take a few moments to reflect on what you have learned, how you have grown, and how you will move forward. To learn more about your skills, interests, and potential career paths, visit LAPU’s Career Services site. You can gain information about specific occupations, employability skills, and job outlooks in different industries.
Read
- LAPU Career Site (opens in a new window) (LAPU Account Log-in Required)
- Search for specific job outlooks in the Career Explorer section (opens in a new window) (LAPU Account Log-in Required)
RESPOND
Using the video recording tool, audio response, or writing option in the discussion post, address the following:
- What was the most significant thing that you learned about yourself in this course?
- How do you plan to use your new skills and knowledge moving forward?
- Who will you tell about LAPU? Who do you know that could benefit from an LAPU degree?
- What career do you already have or want to pursue in the future? What skills do you need to develop to be successful?
Requirements
- Start your conversation thread
- Posts must express an understanding of the topic and the weekly course material
- Initial posts: 300 words OR 2-3 minute Video/Audio Recording
- Gives proper credit to resources, although strict APA formatting is not required (give credit where credit is due)
DISCUSS
Post substantive responses to your colleagues. Responses could include suggestions for further resources, questions of clarification, or providing context and insight. Avoid simple posts of agreement, if you agree, explain why, and then thoughtfully further the conversation.
Review your colleagues’ posts and respond to your colleagues in a video, audio, or written response on the following:
- What advice do you have for your colleague?
- How can you encourage your colleague to reach their goals?
Requirements
- Posts must contribute to the conversation while offering original thought
- Response to peers: 150 words OR 1-2 minute video/audio recording
- Post three (3) colleague responses (see discussion rubrics in the syllabus for details)
- Gives proper credit to resources, although strict APA formatting is not required (give credit where credit is due)
*Note: This activity will be checked for plagiarism and AI-generated content. Always review the University's Academic Integrity Policy (opens in a new window) statement regarding plagiarism and the use of AI. Learn more about Plagiarism (opens in a new window)
Discussion Instructions
- Post a substantive response to the prompt by the first deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Engage in discussion with peers about their original posts in an exchange of ideas, information, and perspectives that continues through the second deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Always check your forum posts for spelling and grammar errors. Click the link in the Assignment Helps to learn how to spell-check your forum posts.
- Posts and responses made after the academic week will not count toward your grade.
- Always refer to your course syllabus (opens in a new window) for details on grading criteria and the university's late work policy.