Write 2 responses to 2 different partners’ posts (attachment), following the stated guidelines:

The responses should advance the discussion. Challenge one another and push each other to consider other viewpoints and new questions, ask your discussion mates to explain their ideas and take their consideration of the weeks concepts to a deeper level. Substantive and thoughtful messages exhibit the following qualities:

    Value: Your responses should be thoughtful and courteous, even if you disagree. Simply stating that you agree or disagree with a statement is insufficient you must explain why!  So be sure that your messages add something to the conversation. If you see a website or news clip thats relevant,  please give opinions about it.  Making connections is an important part

    Curiosity and Interest: Ask substantive questions and build on the ideas of others. Questions can take three forms: a) asking about others posts, b) posting a question about the readings that youd like to discuss, or c) musing about “big” questions that you are still puzzling through. Draw on both course readings and your own experience in answering discussion board questions. Feel free to share any additional readings, URLs, podcasts and videos that will contribute to the discussion.