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Read the scenario regarding Erica and Karen below. Focus on question 3 and question 5 and let's see how you can evaluate and resolve the issue. You can refer to other parts of the text for help as well.Be sure to post at least one response to a classmate to get full credit.Erica had a problem.She and her friend Karen had found a two-bedroom apartment to share for the upcoming year. The apartment was on the expensive side, but they had decided that it was worth it because it was in a great location. She and Karen had jointly paid the security deposit on the apartment. However, because Karen hadn't been around when it came time to sign the lease, only Erica had signed it. Consequently, Erica was legally responsible for fulfilling the terms of the lease.Now, only two weeks before they were scheduled to move in, Karen told Erica that she had realized she couldn't afford the rent and that she had decided she had to live with her parents. Erica was simultaneously furious with Karen and panicky at the thought of having to pay the rent by herself.How was she going to deal with the problem?Is the problem a purely financial and legal one, or are there personal and social considerations that should be taken into account in solving the problem?Is the problem solely Erica's problem, or should Karen take responsibility for solving it as well?What alternatives does Erica have for dealing with the situation?How should Erica go about evaluating the outcomes for each alternative?Based on your analysis of the problem, what advice would you give Erica for dealing with the situation?Be sure to post at least one response to a classmate to get full credit.Instructions:Answer the above questions in a two paragraph postRespond to at least 1 classmatePlease post your initial response by 23:59 CST Wednesday of Week 6, and comment on the posts of one classmate by 23:59 CST Sunday.Submission Instructions:Discussion Forum ParticipationOnline discussions pose an opportunity for rich and meaningful student learning and interaction. Online discussions extend classroom learning by providing an asynchronous method of communication for the exchange of meaningful ideas that promote critical thinking and develop thoughtful reflective learning. All students are expected to participate in each weekly discussion. These forums will be grounded in durable or critical thinking utilizing case studies, problem/solution scenarios or other appropriate assignments.Students are expected to complete weekly discussion assignment posts and reply to at least 1 student every week in the discussion board. It is the student's responsibility to contact the professor in writing and inform of any reasons that may interfere with turning in assignments on time.Consider the following when you reply:Is the contribution mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points being made?Is the contribution on time?Does the contribution meet the minimum length requirements?Does the contribution reference assigned readings or other resources?Does the post contain "critical thinking" that is indicative of the paradigms in the field?Are the ideas communicated with respect for those who may dissent?Is the reply mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points?Does the tone of the reply demonstrate respect towards the author of the original post?Does the reply inspire further discussion among the class?Other things to consider:Please be professional and courteous.Online communication lacks the non-verbal cues that provide much of the meaning in face-to-face conversations. Choose your words carefully, phrase your sentences clearly, and keep your sentences and paragraphs brief.Review appropriate “Netiquette” at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
State the main topic of your posting in the Subject line.State your purpose for writing at or near the beginning of your message whenever possible.Proofread what you post. You may want to use a word processor to draft what you intend to say, check your spelling and grammar, and then paste your text into the Message section of your posting.Please do not use all capital letters. It makes it hard to read, and it comes across as though you were shouting.
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