Using your prior knowledge and what you have learned from this course, if you had to describe your dissertation topic so far, what would you say? What are the most important issues in the field? What are the current trends?

Assignment Question

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. This Discussion Board (DB) draws on the knowledge you have accumulated this session and over the course of your doctoral journey thus far. You will be sharing your knowledge of your field, including important issues, current trends, and any predictions you may have about the future. Focus your discussion on the following questions: Using your prior knowledge and what you have learned from this course, if you had to describe your dissertation topic so far, what would you say? What are the most important issues in the field? What are the current trends? Do you have predictions about the future to share with your peers? Be sure to support your information by citing your references using APA format.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 200-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: How would you justify a different perspective from your classmate’s on the topic? How, additionally, would you defend your classmate’s position? What critique do you offer your classmate in regard to clarity and thoroughness of their post? Please address all prompts. When offering counterargument or justification, consider practice, theory, and examples from your own experience, reading, or current events in presenting your position. For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook, all course resources, and any external research and resources you have gathered.

Discussion Board Rubric Expectation Points Possible Points Earned Comments Application of Learning Material Content: Initial post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.

25 Application of Course Knowledge: Initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from text/learning resources, or specified by assignment.

25 DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.

10 Academic Writing: Initial post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic. Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. All resources should be cited in current APA format. 15 Total Points 75 Total Points

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