Discussion The Discussion is a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt(s) for the Discussion. The thread must be 1,000-1,250 words and contain a minimum of 3 references to course readings cited in current Turabian format and 1 Scripture reference. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 3 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 350-500 words and include at least 1 reference to course readings and 1 Scripture reference (where applicable). Each reply post must be unique; posting the same reply in 2 places is not sufficient and may be treated as a form of academic misconduct. Article Review Assignments (3) The student will submit 3 article reviews that analyze and synthesize 2 articles assigned by the instructor. Each review must be a minimum of 1350 words, written in current Turabian format. Book Review Assignment The student will submit 1 publication-quality book review of Daniel J. Elazar′s Exploring Federalism. The book review must be a minimum of 1,000 words, written in current Turabian format. Literature Review Assignments (3) The student will submit 3 literature review assignments that are focused on a research question related to American federalism or intergovernmental relations. The literature review assignments will address the biblical framework, concepts, research, and findings relevant to the research question and assess where the question fits within the broad framework of scholarly research. The 3 literature review assignment must be written in current Turabian format. Also, there is a correction to ALL assignments, they are to be in APA Format NOT Turabian Format. Please review as soon as possible as the first assignment is already due Oct. 28th by 11:59 ET and Literature Review: Theoretical Framework Assignment–Write 5-7 pages of text for the body of the paper which includes a synthesis of the important concepts, theories, and models that inform your research question. Post this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 3: Week 3. Provide at least 10 sources from peer-reviewed articles and at least one Scripture reference. Literature Review: Findings Assignment–Write 5-7 pages of text for the body of the paper which provides a synthesis of the important studies and the findings from those studies that inform your research question. Post this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 5: Week 5. Provide at least 10 new sources from peer-reviewed articles. Literature Review: Final Paper Assignment–Write a final literature review paper of 15 to 20 pages which include sections from the previous two papers and an additional section that draws conclusions from your review of the literature. You will conclude with a discussion of how your research question fills a gap in current scholarship and the prospects of your question for your future research. Post this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 7: Week 7. Provide at least 25 peer-reviewed articles, and at least one Scripture reference. Additionally, please make best efforts to keep sources within American circles of academia. The course subject is on American Federalism. It is hard to legitimize sources from outside the USA that are relevant to American Federalism.
