Discussion Instructions:
Follow the instructions below to participate in this discussion forum. NOTE: Do not post attachments!
- Copy the discussion prompts below (highlight the text, right-click, and select Copy).
- Create a new thread using your last name and module number (Example: Smith_Module1).
- Paste the discussion prompts (Right-click in the message box area, and select Paste).
- Answer the following: After posting your original response, read other postings and post a response to at least two classmates using the following ABC Approach.
In the United States, about 6 million manufacturing jobs disappeared in the first decade of the 21st century. What factors other than free trade and foreign competition might explain that?
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- Acknowledge your classmates’ posts.
- Build upon these posts by providing additional details, statistics, ideas, perspectives, or links to interesting, relevant articles.
- Conclude with a question or new idea to further stimulate the discussion.
Discussion posts should always be thoughtful and courteous and include some references or direct evidence from the unit’s content, readings, or assignments to support your statements.
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