Values are the principles that one has or standards of behavior that guards one’s lives. In my home discourse community, the decision-makers are accountable, assertive and committed. They understand their responsibilities and ensure they undertake them without hesitance. In the community of study, decision makers are expressive, have concern for others and shared responsibilities. This is because they all work towards a common goal. In academic discourse, there is a lot of critical thinking, building of trust and willingness to share, to achieve academic goals.

People in my home discourse welcome new members and incorporate them into their society to learn and work with them. Experienced individuals are a source of learning as they provide information and experiences that may help the community grow. For injured individuals, people in the home discourse welcome and ensure they get medical attention, through first aid and close monitoring until they get better. Outsiders usually have a mission; hence people listen to them, and try to hep them if capable. When satisfied, they are sent back to their homes.

In the discourse of study, new members are incorporated and introduced to the way of living and values that govern the discourse. They must adhere to the rules of the community to live in peace. Experienced individuals are a good source of knowledge in this community. Therefore, they are welcomed and they provide skills and knowledge from their experiences that may be of help to the community. Injured individuals need healing hence the community helps them to go through the process in a friendly environment. Outsiders are not part of this community hence they have to join or just leave as study does not involve just anyone.

In academic discourse, more knowledge and skills are needed as it involves facilities and communications in academic discussions. New comers have to learn the values and should have the same goal of academic excellence thus are welcomed. Experienced individuals are accepted since they are a part of the community that provide more skills that help them succeed. Injured individuals need attention hence cannot be accepted in this community. The community is of scholars which also cannot incorporate outsiders who come to the community.

People in the home discourse say they are loving and caring, which allows them to welcome everyone. In the discourse of study, people work towards achieving individual goals therefore cherish experienced people to provide skills. They say they must succeed in their studies. The academic community are always busy and have no time to deal with new people or outsiders.