Discussion Board

  
· be within 300-400 words
·  be written in essay format
· include a clear introduction with a strong thesis statement, a body and a conclusion. (3-5 paragraphs)
· give consideration to professional conversation, avoiding colloquial phrases, and maintaining kind and considerate verbiage. Less formal writing (first and second person pronouns, contractions) is allowable.
follow Turabian, Author-Date style for source citations. Both parenthetical citations and the reference list are required, as students are drawing from different sources for this assignment  
Guidelines for Source Citation:
This assignment follows Turabian guide, using the Author-Date style. For details on how to format citations using Author-Date style, visit the LUO Writing Center at the website below. You can view full essay examples, as well as guidelines on citing specific sources.
http://www.liberty.edu/academics/graduate/writing/index.cfm?PID=34289 

General examples of source citations for the Discussion Forum assignment:

Direct Quote:
According to Hammurabi, “He may, however, assign a field, garden, or house which he has bought, and holds as property, to his wife or daughter or give it for a debt” (“Hammurabi’s Code,” 2017, 39).
Summary/Paraphrase:
In Byzantine towns, each family was responsible for its own upkeep, which generally included a small garden with either a fruit tree or vines, and work by family members in arts such as basketweaving, sewing, and the making of other household goods (Rautman, 2017, 1).t.