. A discussion post is considered substantive when the post is based on the assigned course materials, including appropriate APA-style

Posted: March 8th, 2022

Week 8- DISCUSSION BOARD #8
Instructions: Please review the issues below and respond accordingly. Each student is required to respond to at least three of their classmate’s posts. Students who fail to participate in the weekly discussions or respond in a manner that shows that they have not read and understood the material will not receive their participation mark for the week. All responses should address the issues raised and not an attack on the student who raised the questions or arguments. Please ensure that your response is your own thoughts, using all assigned materials – don’t rely on your personal opinion or rely only on quotes from the textbook.
Responding “I agree,” or “I disagree,” or “it is a good point” or “good post,” etc., are not acceptable discussion posts. You will not get credit for this type of post. A discussion post is considered substantive when the post is based on the assigned course materials, including appropriate APA-style references, and all parts of the discussion board questions/issues are addressed. When responding to your classmates, please identify them by name. Do not copy another student’s post!!!
The Rubric for discussion board activities and further instructions on completing this activity is posted on Canvas.
On January 1, 2007, Denver Broncos Cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed by a known gang member after a nightclub dispute. Read the following article on the case: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14655722. Is this type of gang violence typical? Or do you think the media is sensationalizing this story based on the victim’s high profile status? Discuss your thoughts on the media and gangs in the context of this article.