First, the document outlines guidelines for participation in online discussion forums, including checking frequently, staying on topic, being brief, and referring to others' comments. Second, it instructs students to write a brief summary of a journal article about Freudian theory or psychoanalysis, including references. Third, it asks students to respond to a peer's posting. It then provides details about online etiquette and critical thinking skills for the discussion.

1. First, follow the guidelines of the two posted outlines: "Online
Netiquette" and "Critical Thinking" for participation in
discussion forums located in the content area under the
introduction module. Second, choose a journal article related to
Freudian's theories and or his psychoanalytical approach to
personality, and write a brief summary about the article and
post it to this discussion forum. Include the name of the article,
the publication information as a reference source, and any
quotes from the article, using APA formatting. Third, respond
to a peer's posting.
Online Nitiquette:
Check the discussion frequently, respond appropriately, and
stay on subject
.
·
Provide a little background
on yourself the first time you enter the discussion. For
example, “My name is Mary Peterson, and I am the Program
Manager of the Young People of America in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. My question to is…” or, “the most pressing issue my
staff faces is…”
·
Personalize
your question or response. Address your message to the person
by using his or her name, for example, “Mary, thanks for your
suggestions on professional development opportunities for
directors.”
·
Be specific
– identify what issue, topic, or specific statement you are
asking about/responding to.
·

2. Focus on one subject
per message. It is hard to answer a question like, “I was
wondering what you thought about online learning, the
technology tools for online instruction, and what to do about
using D2L.” Better to ask a specific question about one of these
broad topics to start a “conversation.”
·
Refer to the topic/message
you are replying to by including the topic in your message. For
example, “Hi, this is Mary again, I’m following up on the
comment that was made by John about the history of distance
education.”
·
Invite a response
to your comment by asking another open-ended question. For
example, “…so that’s what they do at UWM online. What
strategies have worked in other institutions that use online
education?”
·
No SHOUTING!
- Capitalize words only to highlight a point or for titles.
·
Be professional
and use care
when interacting online – you don’t have the ability to gauge a
person’s reaction or feelings as you do in a face-to-face
conversation.
·
Use humor carefully
– it is equally hard to gauge a reaction to your funny comment
or aside – and the recipient may misinterpret your attempt to be
funny as criticism.
·
Identify your sources
if you use quotes, references, or resources.

3. ·
Keep messages brief
– no more than two or three paragraphs at a time. (Any longer
and it becomes difficult to read, so plan your responses before
you write them. And shorter messages encourage more people to
join in to the discussion.)
·
If you do post a long message, warn other readers
at the beginning that it is lengthy.
·
Never forward someone’s message
to someone else without getting their permission first.
Join in and have fun!
Critical thinking :
Critical Thinking
(Demonstrate evidence of dynamic reorganization of knowledge
in meaningful and usable ways)
Analysis:
Identify main ideas in readings; differentiate core ideas from
supporting information; and detail and language demonstrate an
understanding of the major concepts.
Evaluation:
Assess information for its reliability and usefulness;
discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information;
determine how information can be applied in real-life; and
recognize fallacies and errors in reasoning (vagueness, untruths,
etc.).
Connection:
Compare/contrast similarities and differences between
concepts; infer unknown generalizations or principles from
information or observations; use generalizations and principles
to infer unstated conclusions about specific information or

4. situations; identify causal relationships between events or
objects.
Creative Thinking
(Go beyond accepted knowledge to generate new knowledge)
Synthesis:
Think analogically (create and use metaphors and analogies to
make information more understandable); summarize main ideas
in one’s own words; and plan a process (step-by-step procedure
for accomplishing activity).
Imagination:
Generate many ideas; predict events or actions that are caused
by a set of conditions; and speculate about interesting
possibilities; create mental images.
Elaboration:
Expand on information by adding details, examples, or other
information; modify, refine, or change ideas for different
purposes; extend ideas by applying them in a different context;
shift categories of thinking by assuming a different point of
view; and reinforce general ideas by giving examples.
TIPS FOR ONLINE DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION
Each response must clearly tie back to the reading materials
and/or course content.
You may post comments in a variety of different formats, but
each response must refer back to a point or points in the
material:
You may introduce scholarly references from other sources to
support or highlight your perspectives.

5. You may discuss personal experiences, while still bringing in
professional experiences.
Provide a rationale for your arguments, describe experiences, or
discuss alternative perspectives within the context of the
material. Therefore, each comment should explicitly connect
with some aspect of the readings
Peers post: choose one
1.
The article that I have chosen is called "Is Psychoanalysis Still
Relevant Today?" by Kendra Cherry. I chose this article
because it describes how Sigmund Freud has left his mark on
psychology. It also talks about if psychoanalysis is still relevant
or not in todays world. This is why I found it interesting.
Kendra begins speaking about how psychology has changed and
how many approaches has changed since Sigmund Freud. She
says "While there are a few people still left who take a purely
psychoanalytical point of view, most psychologists today
employ a more eclectic approach to the field of psychology. In
fact, many contemporary psychologists view psychoanalysis
with skepticism. Some even feel derision for Freud's school of
thought. But is this fair? In a world of psychology where the
emphasis on cognitive processes, neuroscience, and bio
psychology dominates, is there still room for psychoanalysis?"
(Cherry, 1). In todays world we all still wonder is there still any
room for anymore psychoanalysis. Of course there is but would
anyone be pursuing this? She goes on to talk about
psychoanalysis then and now and explains how many ways of
approaching things has changed.
Cherry, K. (2016, May 4). Is Psychoanalysis Still Relevant
Today. Retrieved February 07. 2016,
from https://www.verywell.com/is-psychoanalysis-still-
relevant-today-2795854

6. 2.
Title
: Theory of Consciousness: A Conceptual Analysis
Summary
: The psychoanalytic theory was the focus of this article that
attempted to view the topic from a more modern perspective.
Freudian ideas are put to the test by different ways, including
dream interpretation. The unconscious and conscious of one’s
self are linked and connected to the relevance of this theory and
its importance to this day. The article can be summed up by
saying that Freudian theories of the past don’t fully agree with
the modern day but many aspects of his theories of the
conscious and unconscious still apply today and that’s the
reason why his theories are still relevant and being taught. One
of the things to point out from article was the description of an
individual’s thoughts as a climate of thoughts which also
emphasized Freud’s thoughts of the conscious and unconscious.
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