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Graduate Programs Discussion Boards
Discussion Boards (DB) are a key component of online learning. They foster active participation of learners and dialog with fellow learners and instructors. Graduate-level courses require learners to create original posts to course DBs and to engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the course. Original posts and responses should be substantive, and if references are made to the works of others, APA guidelines for in-text citations and references apply.
Minimum Weekly DB Expectations
Post an original and thoughtful Main Post to the DB prompt.
Respond to at least 2 other posts from learners and/or the instructor (Response Posts).
The first contribution (Main Post or Response Post) must be posted before midnight (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week.
For DB assignment prompts with a Part One and Part Two, Part One should be addressed in the first week of the unit with a Main Post and minimum of 2 Response Posts, and Part Two should be addressed in the second week of the unit with a Main Post and a minimum of 2 Response Posts.

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At the end of each unit, DB participation is assessed based on level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. DBs allow learners to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB are accepted after the end of the unit. Learners must demonstrate an appropriate depth of understanding of course content to receive credit for having submitted substantive posts. Typically, this is achieved with 3–4 strong paragraphs for Main Posts and 2–3 strong paragraphs for Response Posts.

Learners are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow learners to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in 2-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Deliverable Specifics

Part 1

During the final course in your M.Ed. program, you will be required to complete a Capstone project, which will serve as a summative assessment for your degree program. This project will demonstrate the learning and skills you have acquired throughout the program. The topic of your Capstone project must be applicable to your specialization and will require a foundation in current research relevant to your specialization.

For your Main Post, compile a list of potential research topics related to your specialization. Then, discuss the approach you will take to complete a rigorous summative assessment project. How will you organize your time completing this project within 10 weeks (in addition to your other personal, professional, and academic responsibilities)?
For your Response Posts, review your classmates’ topics and project plans and provide constructive feedback and suggestions.

Part 2
An important part of beginning a research project is being able to review literature and analyze the implications of already completed research methods, data, and findings. Therefore, researchers must have a solid foundational mastery of differences between research methods, data collection, and reporting. For this Discussion Board, discuss the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. Specifically, you should complete the following:
Give a definition of a hypothesis and a null hypothesis, and identify the method of research that uses a hypothesis. 
Discuss what you believe are the key elements of a well-written set of hypotheses. Support your opinion with appropriate peer-reviewed sources other than the textbook. 
Give a definition of a research question or problem, and identify the method of research that traditionally uses a research question or problem. 
Discuss what you believe are the key elements of a well-written research question or problem. 
Support your opinion with appropriate peer-reviewed sources (other than the textbook). 
Discuss how selecting a sample to study differs between quantitative and qualitative methods. 
Describe 2 data collection instruments, and determine whether the instrument will be used to collect quantitative or qualitative data. 
Explain how analysis of quantitative data differs from analysis of qualitative data.
Read the posts of your classmates, and respond with constructive feedback, suggestions, questions, and additional resources as appropriate and in alignment with the AIU Discussion Board Policy. You will be graded using the Grading Rubric below. 
In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments