{"id":3590,"date":"2021-10-29T17:33:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-englishcomp2\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=3590"},"modified":"2025-03-28T22:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T22:35:06","slug":"discussion-discourse-communities","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-englishcomp2\/chapter\/discussion-discourse-communities\/","title":{"raw":"Module 1 Discussion: Discourse Communities","rendered":"Module 1 Discussion: Discourse Communities"},"content":{"raw":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Academic research is a formal extension of something you already do naturally: asking questions about the world around you. Every day, you engage in research by seeking information, evaluating ideas, and drawing conclusions. Often, this happens within collaborative groups known as <strong>discourse communities<\/strong>. These are communities where people share common interests, goals, and ways of communicating. Your classes, workplaces, clubs, hobbies, and even online forums are all examples of discourse communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\r\n<strong>STEP 1: <\/strong>Write a <strong>150-200 word post<\/strong> describing a discourse community you are part of in your personal life. Consider the following as you write:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Identify the Community<\/strong>: What is your discourse community? This could be a club, sports team, workplace, online group, or any other shared interest group.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Purpose and Communication<\/strong>: What common goals bring this group together? How do members communicate and share information?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Your Role<\/strong>: How do you contribute to conversations or activities within this community?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Research Interests<\/strong>: What topics do you like to explore in your free time that might relate to this community or another interest?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>STEP 2:\u00a0<\/strong>Reply to <strong>two classmates<\/strong> in separate posts, writing at least <strong>75 words per response<\/strong>. Try to respond to one classmate whose community is familiar to you and another whose community is new to you. This will give you a chance to reflect on your own experiences and broaden your understanding of different discourse communities.\u00a0Use the following prompts to guide your responses:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Make Connections<\/strong>: Have you ever been part of a similar discourse community? Share your experiences or insights.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ask Questions<\/strong>: What would you like to learn more about their community? Ask thoughtful questions that encourage them to elaborate.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Expand the Conversation<\/strong>: Suggest related topics or experiences that connect to their interests.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBe respectful and thoughtful in your responses. <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Avoid repeating what others have said\u2014provide specific feedback, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">new insights, or a different perspective to engage in a meaningful conversation.<\/span>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table><caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\r\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may be incomplete.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Responds to peers<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is engaged with peer's post. Posts on time.<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is somewhat engaged with peer's post. The post is short and\/or late.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th colspan=\"4\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Total:<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<td>__\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Academic research is a formal extension of something you already do naturally: asking questions about the world around you. Every day, you engage in research by seeking information, evaluating ideas, and drawing conclusions. Often, this happens within collaborative groups known as <strong>discourse communities<\/strong>. These are communities where people share common interests, goals, and ways of communicating. Your classes, workplaces, clubs, hobbies, and even online forums are all examples of discourse communities.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>STEP 1: <\/strong>Write a <strong>150-200 word post<\/strong> describing a discourse community you are part of in your personal life. Consider the following as you write:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify the Community<\/strong>: What is your discourse community? This could be a club, sports team, workplace, online group, or any other shared interest group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose and Communication<\/strong>: What common goals bring this group together? How do members communicate and share information?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Role<\/strong>: How do you contribute to conversations or activities within this community?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research Interests<\/strong>: What topics do you like to explore in your free time that might relate to this community or another interest?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:\u00a0<\/strong>Reply to <strong>two classmates<\/strong> in separate posts, writing at least <strong>75 words per response<\/strong>. Try to respond to one classmate whose community is familiar to you and another whose community is new to you. This will give you a chance to reflect on your own experiences and broaden your understanding of different discourse communities.\u00a0Use the following prompts to guide your responses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make Connections<\/strong>: Have you ever been part of a similar discourse community? 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