Wiki Assignment 1 Navigating your way around the wiki (20 Points)
Due: MWF class: 10/24, TT class: 1
0/23
Michael Bryan Lay
About me
Year of Study: Senior
Department: Political Science
My favorite activity is: Hiking
3 words that describe me as a person are: Outgoing, Laid back, Fun
3-2-1 Fitness Concepts
3 things I would like to learn more about in this class:
1. Healthier eating habits
2. Better excercise routines
3. Living healthier
2 topics I already know something about (in the area of fitness/wellness):
1. Weightlifting
2. Running
1 Topic that I would like to do some research about:
1.
Favorite Quote: WikiQuote:Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect – and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers… Make sure your hands are clean. -Bob Marley
Favorite Youtube Video: (embed using Insert plugin/Video/Youtube Video)
Star Wars Kid
Fun Gadget: Find one here: Google Gadgets (embed using Insert Plugin/ Productivity/Google Gadget)
Wiki Assignment 2: Research First Author (30 Points)
Due: MWF class: 11/05, TT class: 11/06
Create an article of your choice!
- Chose a topic that you are interested in!
- Make sure the topic is specific! (not too broad e.g. health = broad, healthy snacks = specific)
- Make sure the topic is not already on the list of the front page (Research topics MUST be approved during computer workshop)
- Do some research on your topic
- Create a new page and give it a catchy title
- Add your name as first author to the page
- Find information and paste it in the page
- Read the text and change it so you paraphraze the sentences (putting it in your own words)
- Make the article attractive and readable by:
- using bullets/lists not essay text
- use pictures
- use youtube informative videos
- format page and use headings
- Reference everything accordingly using a footnote
- Have at least 3 references: 1 from the book, 2 from other sources
- Add a link to this section of your personal page
http://fitnessconcepts.pbwiki.com/Getting-Shredded-Soldier-Style
Wiki Assignment 3: Research Second Author (30 Points)
Due: MWF class: 11/19, TT class: 11/20
Second Author Article (Should take you between 30-60 min)
- Add your name to an article as second author
- Add a link to this page (your personal wiki page)
- Read article and check/correct spelling/grammar
- Re-write so article is readable and straight forward (too short/long/text vs bullets)
- Check references / footnotes
- Format headings
- Check pictures/videos (make sure they have a title and explain them
- Enhance the article by adding your own perspective!
- Add one piece of information that would be beneficial for the reader
How Cancer affects the six dimensions of Wellness
Wiki Assignment 4: Reading and commenting (20 Points)
Due: MWF class: 12/03, TT class: 12/04
Read and Comment on 5 articles on the wiki
Add links to your personal page in this section + add a comment / reflection on each page you have read (what surprised you? What did you learn?)
- Soreness In Muscles: Interesting article, I learned that soreness in muscles is not from the buildup of lactic acid like I previously thought.
- Overexercising: Very informative, I did not realize how detremental overexcercising could be to your body.
- Affordable healthy meals for college students: I really liked the good ideas for meals in this one. I needed some tips on healthier eating.
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise and Its benefits: Very good information, made me realize how important cardio really is.
- Static, dynamic and ballistic stretching: Stretching is very good for the muscles and this article gave me more information and proof that this is true.
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