BUSI 101 is Liberty's introduction to business. Its written work is four forums (thread one week, replies the next) and a group research paper of 7 to 8 pages built in three steps: a topic, an outline with references, and the final paper.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as BUSI 101 Introduction to Business, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as BUSI101.
What BUSI 101 covers
The catalog description: The student will study all of the major aspects of operating a modern business. Emphasis is given to business practice for both small business and large corporate enterprises.
The course surveys the major aspects of operating a modern business, with emphasis on practice in both small businesses and large corporations. The text is Nickels et al., Understanding Business, with Connect Plus.
Eight Connect assignments (200 points) and four exams (320) have no guide here. The group paper's topic (10 points, at least 50 words, chosen from a provided list) is due in Week 1, so the group forms quickly.
Textbook named in the published guide: Nickels et al., Understanding business, with Connect Plus (2018). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
BUSI 101 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 70 | Thread 300 to 500 words; replies 250 to 350 words |
| 3 | Group Research Paper Outline and References | 50 | An outline and a reference page |
| 3 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 70 | Thread 300 to 500 words; replies 250 to 350 words |
| 5 | Discussion Board Forum 3 | 70 | Thread 300 to 500 words; replies 250 to 350 words |
| 7 | Discussion Board Forum 4 | 70 | Thread 300 to 500 words; replies 250 to 350 words |
| 7 | Group Research Paper Final | 140 | 7 to 8 pages |
Week 1: Discussion Board Forum 1
A 300 to 500-word thread with Scripture, 2 peer-reviewed sources and the text in Week 1, then two 250 to 350-word replies in Week 2. How to write BUSI 101 Week 1 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 3: Group Research Paper Outline and References
With your group, an outline of the paper and a reference page of at least 7 peer-reviewed sources, submitted by one member. How to write BUSI 101 Week 3 Group Research Paper Outline and References.
Week 3: Discussion Board Forum 2
A 300 to 500-word thread in Week 3 and two 250 to 350-word replies in Week 4. How to write BUSI 101 Week 3 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 5: Discussion Board Forum 3
A 300 to 500-word thread in Week 5 and two 250 to 350-word replies in Week 6. How to write BUSI 101 Week 5 Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 7: Discussion Board Forum 4
A 300 to 500-word thread in Week 7 and two 250 to 350-word replies in Week 8. How to write BUSI 101 Week 7 Discussion Board Forum 4.
Week 7: Group Research Paper Final
The group's 7 to 8-page research paper on its chosen topic, with at least 7 peer-reviewed references plus the textbook and the Bible, submitted by one member. How to write BUSI 101 Week 7 Group Research Paper Final.
How BUSI 101 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four forums are 70 each (thread 40, replies 30). The group paper carries 200 (topic 10, outline and references 50, final 140). Connect assignments are 200, exams 320 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (4) | 280 |
| Group Research Paper Final | 140 |
| Group Research Paper Outline and References | 50 |
| Group Research Paper Topic | 10 |
| Connect Assignments (8) | 200 |
| Exams (4) | 320 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 900 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach BUSI 101
Meet your group in Week 1 and pick a topic from the list together; one member submits it in at least 50 words.
Every forum thread and reply needs a Scripture reference and scholarly sources plus the course text, which is a lot for a first business course; set up a folder of articles from the library's business databases early.
Questions students ask
What is the BUSI 101 group research paper?
A 7 to 8-page group paper on a topic chosen from a provided list, with at least 7 scholarly, peer-reviewed references plus the textbook and the Bible; one member submits each step.
What do BUSI 101 forum posts need?
Threads of 300 to 500 words with a Scripture reference, at least 2 peer-reviewed sources and the course text; replies of 250 to 350 words with a Scripture reference, at least 1 scholarly source and the course text.
Working through BUSI 101 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.