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Sample Discussion Plan

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Sample Discussion Plan

The following discussion plan and questions are based on an essay by Steven Hayward about urban sprawl. The discussion plan is designed to produce a focused discussion that meets various goals (a combination of the instructor's goals and the course goals).

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