initial post should be 250 to 300 words. In addition to the textbook, utilize a

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 for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. By Day 1 of Week One, your instructor will assign you one of three options to complete as your initial post for this discussion. Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. In addition to the textbook, utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your points. Cite and reference your sources in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. After reading your fellow classmates’ posts, provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers by Day 7 that includes a thorough and constructive analysis and relates to relevant course concepts.   Your peer responses should be a minimum of five full sentences.  Your three required posts must be on three different days of the week.