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This article provides example wording for discussion guidelines. These instructions are provided as examples only. They are not meant to address every potential scenario. Feel free to use them as a guide and edit them for your own course needs. If your course is a part of a fully online program, please refer to the program specifications and activity directions.

Uses

Discussions are used for a variety of purposes in an online course. The format invites student-to-student interaction as they increase their understanding of concepts, demonstrate their communication skills, provide peer critique and support, and much more. Below are examples of guidelines that may be shared with students to encourage interaction among students. Use or modify these examples for your own needs.

For specific instructions to post to discussions, refer to Discussion Board Posts and Replies (example instructions).

Guidelines Examples

Initial Post Guidelines Example

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