CURRENT EVENTS ASSIGNMENT – SPRING SEMESTER 2011
PURPOSE: To encourage Health Science students to investigate, analyze and apply their knowledge of current healthcare-related issues.
Due every Friday upon entering classroom.
Starting January 14, 2011 every other week you will complete a written article report based on the form and criteria distributed and discussed in class. Emphasis is on condensing into a shorter version in your OWN WORDS, focusing on the MAIN IDEA. Be sure to include WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW. Connect using an introductory sentence, supportive details and a concluding sentence. Use proper format and free of spelling and grammatical errors. If you use a direct statement, place in quotation marks, otherwise this is plagiarism.
Be prepared to share with the class a brief 3 minute summary of your article. You are required to maintain proper posture, eye contact and speak loudly and clearly. Do not read word for word. Peers are expected to ask questions and participate in discussions. After your presentation on Friday, turn in your written summary and article in the top slot of the filing divider located in the back of the room. (North side for morning class, South side for afternoon class). Points will not be awarded if Current Events is not turned in before you leave on Friday.
POINTS: 25 TOTAL
Starting the week of January 21, 2011, students are required to participate on the BLOG. http://www.sictchealthscience1.blogspot.com
An article will be chosen by the teacher and posted on Monday, January 17, 2011.
Each student will discuss the article in your own words, stating how the information will impact you as a healthcare provider or as a consumer of healthcare. Part 1: Post your comments, questions, viewpoints, and insights. Responses need to be a minimum of 5 sentences and the maximum of 8 sentences. Part 2: Each student will respond to 2 comments submitted by another student. All responses are to be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
POINTS: 25 TOTAL
15 points for your initial posting of 5 to 8 sentences.
5 points for responding to each PEER comment totaling, 10 points.
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