INSTRUCTIONS

Main Post

1. You will pick one of the topics from the attached document. Do not post on duplicate topics. Scan and select a topic not already posted.
2. Create your assignment. Save it in word on your computer/USB /Email it to yourself, etc.
3. IMPORTANT NOTE: References are expected to create a substantial main post. The goal is NOT to retype the text but to break down the concepts and clarify where 80% of the post should be in your own words. Cite the source when you summarize or paraphrase or have direct quotes. See Start Here tab for APA help.

How to Post:

• Click on the Create Thread Button at the top of the page to post your main response to the weekly discussion.
• Type the NUMBER AND NAME of your topic as the subject heading to let students easily see the list of topics that have already been posted.
• Post the material directly to the thread.
• Do not post word documents that need to be opened to be read.

Label each section according to the following that might apply to your topic

RESEARCH:

*The explanation / background of the topic- Teach the topic to students. Break it down. (*Everyone must do this part). Include the Structure and Function relationship in the body Important. Interesting and current research on the topic.

Examples to clarify and teach. (Important!) (Your own examples can be critical thinking too.)

CRITICAL THINKING:

• Tips and Tricks for Remembering and Recalling. Is there a mnemonic device that might help you memorize this information or what helps you understand this?
• Connect the dots Use critical thinking. Draw your own conclusions from the research. Why is this an important topic? How does it relate to other concepts in the text? Use your own words and thoughts here.

Example for critical thinking

In a response to a discussion of burns, a student included:

” I have seen patients at the urgent care I work at come in with sunburns that have mild blisters. It is extremely important to keep burns in a septic environment as this can cause further complications. (Saladin 2018)I remember when I was about 7 years old my uncle caught his leg on fire trying to shut off a cigarette he was smoking. His muscles and tendons were visible; my mother cleaned his wound about 3 times a day to prevent any infections along with antibiotics and stay hydrated .His third degree burn lacked pain because his nerve ending were damaged. This only occurs with third degree burns, which is why first and second degree burns are a lot more painful. It is important to be evaluated by a physician when burns are caused by chemicals or electricity, large and deep burns, or have burns that appear charred (mayo clinic).”