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Week 1 Discussion: Introduce Yourself to the Class<\/h1>\n

Unit Information<\/h2>\n

Course code:<\/strong> PSY101<\/p>\n

Course title:<\/strong> Introduction to Psychology (Online)<\/p>\n

Assessment title:<\/strong> Week 1 Discussion \u2013 Introduce Yourself<\/p>\n

Weighting:<\/strong> 5% of final grade<\/p>\n

Timing:<\/strong> Week 1, due by the end of the first teaching week<\/p>\n

Assessment Description<\/h2>\n

In this first discussion activity you will introduce yourself to your classmates and your instructor in the online learning space. The goal is to begin building a sense of class community, practise clear written communication, and signal your active participation in PSY101 from the start of semester.<\/p>\n

Task Instructions<\/h2>\n

Part A: Initial Post (250\u2013300 words)<\/h3>\n

By the initial post deadline, write and post a short introduction (250\u2013300 words) in the \u201cWeek 1: Introduce Yourself\u201d discussion forum for PSY101.<\/p>\n

In your post, respond to each of the prompts below:<\/p>\n

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  1. Who you are:<\/strong> State your preferred name, where you are currently located, and anything you are comfortable sharing about your background (for example, work, family, or interests).<\/li>\n
  2. Your study path:<\/strong> Identify your degree program and explain why you chose to study psychology, including one academic or professional goal for the next 1\u20132 years.<\/li>\n
  3. Online learning experience:<\/strong> Briefly describe any previous experience you have had with online or blended study and name at least one strategy you plan to use to stay organised and engaged in this unit.<\/li>\n
  4. Personal detail:<\/strong> Share one interest, hobby, value, or fun fact that might help classmates remember you.<\/li>\n
  5. Course expectation:<\/strong> In one or two sentences, explain what you hope to gain from PSY101 this semester.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Write in the first person, use full sentences, and check your spelling and grammar before you post. Use a respectful tone and avoid sharing information you would not be comfortable discussing in a classroom or professional setting.<\/p>\n

    Part B: Replies to Classmates (2 posts, 75\u2013150 words each)<\/h3>\n

    After you have posted your introduction, read through the introductions posted by your classmates. By the final forum deadline, reply to at least two different classmates with short but thoughtful responses of 75\u2013150 words each.<\/p>\n

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    1. Begin each reply with a brief greeting that uses the classmate\u2019s preferred name.<\/li>\n
    2. Mention something specific you found interesting or that you share in common, such as a similar goal, hobby, or reason for studying psychology.<\/li>\n
    3. Add one or two genuine questions or comments that keep the conversation moving, rather than only saying \u201cwelcome\u201d or \u201cnice post\u201d.<\/li>\n
    4. Maintain a respectful, supportive tone in all replies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Submission and Technical Requirements<\/h2>\n