- Add a heading in bold: Title. Choose one piece of research from the chapters on Early Adulthood that interests you. In the title of your discussion, include the topic (from the heading in the textbook) and the page number where you found the section. For example, your title might be: Marriage: Relationship Quality, pp. 354-358. The online textbook, however, does not have page numbers. Here is an example of the work-around for the title: Title, Instructors Notes, Chapter _______, pp. ________. (1 point)
- Add a heading in bold: Citation. Below the heading BEGIN your discussion by citing the RESEARCHnot your textbook (find the research in the References section in the back of the textbook and copy the citation into your discussion). (2 points) For example: Sternberg, R. J. (1987). Liking versus loving: A comparative evaluation of theories. Psychological Bulletin, 102, 331-345.
- Add a heading in bold: Explanation of the Concept. Below the heading, write a paragraph, briefly EXPLAINING the concept in your own words (about 25 words in at least 3 sentences). (3 points)
- Add a heading in bold: Example. Below the heading, write a separate paragraph giving at least one specific EXAMPLE (TELL A STORY) about the concept (at least 75 words). Your example might be from real life (yours of someone you know) or from a movie, book, or TV show. The goal is for you to apply the concepts in the chapter to a real-life situation. (3 points)
- SUBMIT your Discussion before the deadline on the Course Schedule.
- REPLY to at least TWO of your classmates (about 50 words each in 3 or more sentences. Your comments must add substance to the discussion. You may agree or disagree (respectfully!) with their explanation and/or example or add your own experience. (1 point)
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