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For each discussion activity, you are required to complete two elements:
1) Submit an original post, in your own words citing at least 1 published source- our textbook counts, that answers the question. Write your post as if it were a written assignment that you would turn in. Many people have points deducted because they submit their posts using slang language, e-mail or a text message formats. Note: Do not forget to capitalize the letter “I”. If you need help using proper grammar click onto the external links button and use the Purdue Owl Writing center.
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2) Respond to at least 2 other student’s posts. Note: Responding posts can be posted up to 2 days after the deadline for your original post. (((((((((You MUST use citations (at least 1) for each reply posting.))))))))))
Remember the assignment is to get you talking about what you have discovered. Use specific examples both in your answers to the questions and to your response to other students’ postings. Check out the Grading Rubric (View Rubric) before you submit your posts.
Specific Instructions for Discussion Board Assignment 2 – Week 8
Original Post:
The Argument:
To Vape or not to Vape? Is Vaping a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes?
Choose to be Pro or Con
Proponents (pro) believe– Vaping is a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. They do not contain the many known carcinogenic ingredients that cause chronic disease and death. They also allow people a method of smoking cessation that will help them quit the use of nicotine altogether.
Opponents believe (Con)- E-cigarettes are potentially explosive devices that addict teens and young adults to nicotine and most likely cause unknown serious health problems.
Research 3 Key Pro or Con points about the Vaping debate depending on what position you choose. You will only represent either the Pro side or the Con side. NOTE: You can take either side of the issue despite your personal beliefs.
Make sure you indicate whether you are representing the Pro position or Con (example: I am taking the Pro position because……) position then:
List/describe your 3 key points. Make sure you include why you believe these points (you must back up your opinion with at least one reference for each point!).
When you respond to other students’ posts make sure you also back up your thoughts/opinions with referenced material (at least one cited reference for each reply).
Use the following website as your first source-
https://www.procon.org (Links to an external site.)
Other helpful websites to look at are:
https://www.webmd.com/smoking (Links to an external site.)
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org (Links to an external site.)
