video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/83927b88eda84058b98f9ed94af258b1" frameborder="0" width="1280" height="960" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>9601280Loomhttps://www.loom.com9601280https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/83927b88eda84058b98f9ed94af258b1-00001.gif1307.964The instructor explains the importance of carefully following assignment instructions and rubrics in the course. They emphasize that students should not rely on delayed feedback to correct mistakes—each assignment must be read closely and completed exactly as instructed. The instructor notes that all expectations (instructions, rubrics, APA requirements) are included directly in each assignment post so nothing is hidden or dependent on the syllabus. A past issue is addressed where a student claimed the instructions contradicted the rubric, but the instructor clarifies that the student simply did not read the full assignment. They define what a true contradiction is and stress that it is the student’s responsibility to read everything in the assignment. The instructor explains the required format for discussion assignments: Each discussion has two parts: an initial post due Friday and replies to peers due Saturday–Sunday. The initial post must be at least 350 words and include two APA 7th edition in-text citations plus corresponding references. Students often confuse citations with references, and the instructor clarifies the difference. They explain plagiarism and the need to cite any idea that isn’t originally the student’s. Reply posts must be at least 75 words and must be substantive rather than generic. The instructor also provides APA formatting examples (one author, two authors, multiple authors) and additional resources for learning APA style, noting that learning citation formats is the student’s responsibility. Finally, the instructor encourages students to follow the same discussion template each week and reassures them that nothing is hidden—expectations are clear and consistent.