Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 2, 4
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
World War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result of aggression by one entity towards another, notwithstanding the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian elements. Instead, it was the consequence of a number of forces amidst a disruption of the tenuous balance of power in Europe.
For the initial post, select and address one of the following:
· Option 1: Identify two forces that lead to WWI. Examine how they contributed to the outbreak of war.
· Option 2: Select a major battle such as Verdun, Marne, Ypres, or the Somme and chronicle that battle. Add further details about the battles.
· What was the main strategy? What were they trying to accomplish?
· How did leaders influence and mobilize troops?
· What were the main consequences of the result?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
· Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
· Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
· APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Guidelines
Purpose
Threaded discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In the discussions, students will do the following:
· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week.
· Integrate scholarly resources.
· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates.
· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner.
Participation Requirements
· Post a minimum of 2 substantive posts in each graded discussion: 1 initial post and 1 follow-up post.
· These 2 posts must be on 2 separate days Monday through Sunday. (Initial posts made before Monday will not be graded.)
· The number of graded discussions may vary depending on the course.
· Week 1-7 discussions must be completed by end of week, Sunday, 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT).
· Week 8 discussion must be completed by end of week, Saturday, 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT).
Notes
*Credited means stating where the information came from (specific article, text, or lesson). Examples: our text discusses…., The information from our lesson states…, Smith (2010) claimed that…, Mary Manners (personal communication, November 2017)…
**Assigned readings are those listed on the syllabus or assignments page as required reading. This may include text readings, required articles, or required websites.
***Scholarly source – per APA Guidelines, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Wikipedia, Wikis, .com websites or blogs should not be used as anyone can add information to these sites. For the discussions, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (.gov) and respected organizations (.org) can be counted as scholarly sources. Outside sources do not include assigned required readings.
Score: A zero is the lowest score a student can be assigned.
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