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How Do I View Discussions as a Student?
The Discussion Index page allows you to view all the discussions within a course as well as participate in course and group discussions.
How Do I Reply to a Discussion as a Student?
You can easily reply to any discussion. However, the reply option may vary depending upon how your instructor set up the discussion
How Do I Attach a File to a Discussion Reply as a Student?
If your instructor allows file attachments, you can attach a file to a discussion reply using the attachment icon.
How Do I View a Discussion Thread as a Student?
Focused discussion replies are shown in hierarchal order; threaded discussions are hierarchal, collapsable, and expandable. You can view discussion reply threads in a separate sidebar or inline.
Additional Helpful Resources
How to Write a Strong Discussion Post
Writing a Successful Discussion Post
From Prompt to Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Effective Discussion Posts
Parts of a Discussion Post
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