For each thread, students will answer one of the prompts in 250-350 words. Students must support their assertions using two (2) scholarly sources. Scholarly sources include the course textbook (as listed on the course syllabus) and full-text, peer-reviewed/scholarly articles found within Liberty's online library database. A complete reference list, which does not contribute to the word amount, must be included at the end of the thread. Articles must contain a working URL that links directly to the full-text article within Liberty's online library. Parenthetical or narrative in-text citations must be used to show how and where information from outside sources have been used in the thread. The most current APA formatting guidelines must be used to format in-text citations and the reference list

For your thread, answer one (1) of the following prompts:

• Describe two or three techniques you can apply when delivering an effective bad-news message and why each is important.
• Discuss two or three strategies you can utilize when writing or speaking to persuade others to accept your point of view.
• Discuss at least two DOs and two DON'Ts for writing a convincing and effective formal report.
• Explain the difference between primary research and secondary research. Include how each is used in gathering information for research
• Provide at least two ways graphics can be used to increase the effectiveness of a presentation and two ways graphics can hinder a presentation's effectiveness?