Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Discussion 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

Plagiarism   and Logic Self-Check

Prepare

Prepare
  As you prepare to write your first discussion for this week, take a few   moments to do the following:

Reflect

• Before drafting your initial        post, take time to reflect on everything you’ve learned about argument,        logic, and fallacy over the last month. Reread your draft with an eye on        logic and make note of any fallacies you catch or claims that lack        support.
• Take another look at your        draft with an eye on your use of outside sources. Keep an eye out for        missing quotation marks, poorly paraphrased information, and in-text        citations. Make note of any errors or concerns you discover. Utilize the        Turnitin tool to help you review your work. 

Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

In 200 to 300 words, share your   plagiarism and logic self-check experience. Describe your process and the   items you uncovered during your review. In a few sentences, explain how you   will correct the issues and ask questions if you need help or advice. You may   also share some of your best quotes, paraphrases, and logical passages with   the class. Be sure to explain why your chosen sections are “the best,” and   how this process will influence your work in the future.

Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

In 125 to 200 words each, respond   to at least two classmates. In each response, provide answers and advice to   your classmate. Relate your plagiarism and logic self-check experience to the   experience your classmate has described. Consider the similarities,   differences, and outcomes between the two.