Discussion Question Instructions
- You must provide an initial discussion question by the due date each Week.
- You must also respond to one of your Classmates’ initial postings by the set due date each Week.
- All participation in discussions must be complete for credit by the set due date.
- Late discussion posts will have points deductions if posted after the set due date.
- Respond in one of the following ways:
- Ask a probing question.
- Share an insight from having read your peer’s post.
- Offer and support an opinion.
- Validate an idea with your own experience.
- Make a suggestion.
Writing Requirements
- In addition to one initial post, respond to at least one peer.
- Initial Post Length: minimum of 200 words.
- Secondary Post Length: minimum of 150 words per post.
- Using APA format, incorporate appropriate in-text citation(s) and corresponding references page for the initial post.
Submission Instructions
- You can view other students’ responses after you have submitted your post.
- You may ‘Save’ your work if you are not ready to post your response.
- Do not hit ‘Submit’ until you are ready to post your response.
- Some programs do not work well with Blackboard Ultra, so please submit your response by adding your text in the text box below. I do not accept attachments. You may also complete in Word and then copy & paste it into the text box below.
Discussion Question: (Answer the following question below)
If you could paint a portrait of your ideal counseling career, what would it look like? How can joining a professional organization add depth and vibrancy to your canvas, helping you to master your craft and connect with like-minded individuals?
