1. To create a New Topic, click Communication (next to Content on the Navbar).

2. Click Discussions (the last option on the drop-down menu).

3. Click New (blue button).

4. Click New Topic (the last option on the drop-down menu).

5. Click the Topic Title text box and delete Untitled.

6. Type a Topic Title for your Topic. For example, Midterm Elections.

7. Click Change Forum (gray button) to select an existing Forum to add your Topic.

By default, the system will create a Forum with the same name as the Topic unless you select an existing Forum or change it.

8. Click Choose an existing forum.

9. Select an existing Forum. For example, Current Events.

10. Click Apply Changes (blue button).

11. Click the Description text box to add your discussion prompt and instructions.

12. Scroll down and click Save and Close (blue button).

13. That's it. You're done.

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