Discussion Post Template

Structure strong initial posts and substantive peer responses for online nursing courses.

Name: ____________________________Course: __________________Date: ____________

Assignment & DeadlinesCourse, prompt topic, initial post due date, peer response due dates.

Prompt BreakdownList every question the prompt actually asks. Each one needs an answer in your post.

Initial Post: PositionYour main point or answer, stated clearly in the first sentences.

Initial Post: EvidenceScholarly support with APA 7 in-text citation for each claim.

Initial Post: ApplicationConnect the evidence to practice, a clinical example, or your experience.

Peer Response 1Agree, extend, or respectfully challenge, and add something new with evidence.

Peer Response 2A different angle than response 1: new source, new example, or a thoughtful question.

Before PostingWord count met, every prompt question answered, citations and references checked, proofread.