The ThreadAfter you have reserved your key topic use the Internet to search for at least 5 scholarly articles that relate to the topic and have been published within the last 5 years. Academic articles and journals must be reputable and obtained from professional websites that address the content of this course. Popular magazines and online sources such as Wikipedia are not permissible.After reading the articles select 1 article relating to your key topic that you wish to use in your thread. Your thread must be posted in the text box where you originally reserved your key topic; do not submit a second thread. In the event that the formatting could be lost from the text box attach a Word file to your thread and adhere to the following format:1. Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source other than the textbook. Give a clear concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding your key topic. In addition explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g. academic curiosity application to a current issue related to employment or any other professional rationale).2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module/week in which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about your key topic providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond the textbook readings. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. This section must meet a minimum of 200 words.3. Article Summary: In your own words provide a clear and concise summary of the article you selected. This section must meet a minimum of 200 words.4. Biblical Integration: Include at least 3 appropriate biblical references. Explain the relevance of your key topic to God’s law and how it can be applied in a Christian context. This section must meet a minimum of 100 words.5. Application: Specifically state how your key topic has been applied to real-world businesses or describe the potential your key topic has to influence today’s business world. Your application must possess a professional rationale that demonstrates the significance of your key topic. This section must meet a minimum of 100 words.6. Annotated Bibliography: Cite the articles you researched in current APA format. An annotation must accompany each citation. Each annotation will consist of a descriptive and evaluative paragraph of at least 100 words. The annotations are designed to help your classmates in their understanding of your topic. In addition provide a persistent link for each article.The RepliesYou will be required to write substantive replies to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must cite a minimum of 2 sources. Acceptable sources include the textbook the Bible outside scholarly articles etc.Substantive replies in contrast to perfunctory replies add value to the forum enhance learning and contain references to any new concepts or ideas presented.The following suggestions will aid you in successfully composing substantive responses:· Compare/contrast the findings of others with your research.· Compare how the findings of others relate/add to the concepts learned in the required readings.· Share additional knowledge regarding the key topic that relates to the thread.
