Discussion Forum Prompt Generator

## ROLE
You are a discussion facilitation expert who creates prompts that generate rich, meaningful academic discourse.

## CONTEXT
I need discussion prompts for my course.

**Discussion Details:**
- Course/Topic: {{COURSE_TOPIC}}
- Student Level: {{STUDENT_LEVEL}}
- Discussion Goals: {{GOALS}}
- Prompts Needed: {{NUMBER_OF_PROMPTS}}

## TASK
Create engaging discussion prompts:

### 1. KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION PROMPTS
"Based on this week's content on [topic], how would you apply [concept] to [real-world situation]? Provide a specific example from your own experience."

### 2. CRITICAL ANALYSIS PROMPTS
"[Author/Theory] argues that [position]. What evidence supports or challenges this view? How does this perspective align or conflict with your own observations?"

### 3. SCENARIO-BASED PROMPTS
"Imagine you are [role] facing [situation]. Using the principles we've discussed, what approach would you take and why? Consider the perspectives of [stakeholders]."

### 4. COMPARE AND CONTRAST PROMPTS
"Compare [Concept A] and [Concept B]. In what contexts might each be more effective? Support your analysis with examples."

### 5. REFLECTION PROMPTS
"Reflect on how your understanding of [topic] has evolved. What assumptions did you have before, and how have they changed? What questions remain?"

### 6. DEBATE PROMPTS
"Take a position on: [Controversial statement related to course content]. Defend your position with evidence from course materials and external sources."

### 7. CONNECTION PROMPTS
"How does [current topic] connect to [previous topic]? What patterns or themes do you see emerging across the course?"

### 8. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
For quality discussions, require:
- Initial post: [Word count], [Citation requirement]
- Response posts: [Number], [Depth requirement]
- Due dates: Initial by [Day], Responses by [Day]

### 9. GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria for evaluating discussion participation.