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5.3 Unit 5: Discussion Board (GRADED DISCUSSION)
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Initial post due by Thursday at 11:59 pm | Replies due by Sunday at 11:59 pm
This Discussion aligns with the following learning objectives: The reasons for the dramatic increase in the number of prisoners since 1980.
The construction of new prisons paralleled the growth of the inmate population.
The changing makeup of the inmate population regarding age, gender, race, and ethnicity.
TASKS:
Review the PBS DOCUMENTARYLinks to an external site. on the 1971 Attica Prison Riot from the link below:
Respond to the following reflective inquiry of the themes below.
*What did you learn about the following points below regarding the spark of the Attica Prison Riots in 1971?
Racial Tension
Biased Policing Mass Incarceration
Have there been any improvements from the spark points in 1971 to today? Articulate your critical analysis on the issues.
Instructions
REMEMBER that your initial response should have a minimum of 350-500 words. Expressing an opinion is not enough. You will be evaluated on the consistency and quality of your posts on the weekly discussion board. I will primarily be looking for how well you support your comments. I expect you to work to make meaning of the material of the course. I look for depth of engagement, as well as the level of critical thinking and inquiry. Success hinges on keeping up with readings, and referring to them as much as possible when you do respond.
Read the post and then respond accordingly by Thursdays @11:59 p.m. Once you have posted your initial answer, you must post a minimum of one follow-up post by Sunday @11:59 p.m. Your follow-up post may be either a further response to the initial post or a response to one of your classmates’ initial posts.
As a reminder, you are not sending out a text message or tweet, so when writing your post, use proper English, grammar and writing mechanics. Use the “Reply” icon to start your discussion. Once you type and spell-check your thread, use the “Post Reply” icon to submit your thoughts. Use can also review the Canvas video on posting discussions.
Participants must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum.
Additional resources for this assignment
Discussion toolHow do I reply to a discussion as a student? Links to an external site.
Canvas Student Guides, Discussion Topic List Links to an external site.
RubricThis assignment is graded with a rubric. Use these resources for rubric viewing and viewing your grade.
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Grading Rubric
The “Rubric” for the discussion board can be viewed by clicking the three-dot menu at the top of the page.
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