The series takes a look at the differences between science and humanities papers read “Science and Humanities Papers the Differences.”

It also offers students help on writing scientific papers in “How to Write a Scientific Research Paper” as well as explaining the different required sections in “Identifying Parts of a Scientific Research Paper.” Finally the different types of styles used in formatting science and humanities papers are reviewed in  MLA, APA or URM? Different Research Paper Styles. All of the articles are listed in the right sidebar of the blog under “Science vs. English Papers.”

Things you can do to prevent getting the H1N1 flu:

• Wash your hands.
• Cover a cough with a sleeve.
• Don’t touch your face with your hands.
• Eat healthy foods.
• Get enough sleep.
• Stay away from people who are sick.
• Stay home if you are sick.

Make sure you know what is going on with the flu on campus. Be watching for when the vaccines become available.

More information:

Dyer KA. How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu.

The presentation has gotten a lot of views and downloads, but not a lot of votes for the contest.

This presentation was developed as a patient and student education resource for younger students, high school students, college students and adult patients. In the presentation the common steps that people should follow to life a healthy life are included.

More Information:
Dyer K. Be Healthy 4 Life. Squidoo.com

These three YouTube clips demonstrate how using a bit of humor along with a video recording can produce some amusing results that are also educational. Because of plagiarism issues in the online course, I have had to change the instruction on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.

The first two of these videos will be used in the “Copy and Paste Generation: Promoting Academic Integrity and Preventing Plagiarism” presentation for the Online Teaching Conference at Cabrillo College this June in Aptos.

I included the third one because it was so funny.

Plagiarism – Don’t Do It

The Plagiarism – Don’t Do It video was modeled after identity theft videos.

Plagiarism – Identity Theft Spoof

The Plagiarism – Identity Theft Spoof is another parody of the Idenity Theft Commercials. This was done by the Kealakehe High School. There is an extended version as well.

Before He Cheats – A Teacher Parody

Before He Cheats – A Teacher Parody

A parody of Carrie Underwood’s video “Before He Cheats” from a teacher’s perspective dealing with a cheating student in her school. This Lyrics & Video production comes from Jim McKenzie with music performed by Kristen Huish. You can access the lyrics on the YouTube Site.

We’re All Winners

Walking in October

Network for a Healthy California

The focus of the 11th Network for a Healthy California Conference s on “Inspiring Healthy Change Together.” The conference held in early March is two days of inspiration and ideas to collectively focus the spotlight on perspectives and actions that lead to positive change. Participants will learn from over 100 speakers and poster presenters who will share their insights, tools, and strategies for making change happen in their community.

The consumer advocacy group had threatened in December 2007 to sue Sara Lee because the company’s claims of “whole grain goodness” on Soft & Smooth have been misleading.

The bread is really made mainly from refined white flour, not whole grains.

Other Misleading Product Statements

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also points out that plenty of food companies try to give consumers the impression that their white-flour-based products are “made with whole grain” even if there is only a small amount. Kraft uses phrases like “good source of whole grain” or “excellent source of whole grain” on labels even if the product is mostly refined white flour.

CSPI litigation director Steve Gardner points out that

Companies that use the phrase ‘whole grain’ absolutely have the legal responsibility under state consumer protection laws to disclose exactly how much whole grain is there.

Yet another case of Caveat emptor or Let the Buyer Beware.

Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest. July 21, 2008. Sara Lee to Make Clear its “Made with Whole Grain White Bread” is 30 Percent Whole Grain. Press Release.

We’re All Winners

“We’re All Winners” is an educational fitness activity designed to let young children have fun, learn a bit about being safe in the sun and then participate in a non-racing, solo running activity.

The main goal of the event is to create an environment in which each child gets to feel special, like a winner and goes home feeling and believing for at least one day that “I’m a Winner!” This is the message that we want them to internalize and to believe.

This educational activity an idea that I developed while my young daughters were in pre-school. We staged for five years in the pre-school or kindergarten setting and last year also put on a modified version for my older daughter’s first grade setting.

Thanks to Docstoc, you can watch the lecture online. Simply click on the arrow to start the presentation:

We’re All Winners

More information about how to stage your own activity can be found online at the We’re All Winners page, http:www.squidoo.comwereallwinners

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How to Live a Healthy Life

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Spring 2008 I was asked to deliver a guest lecture for HHP 300, Fitness Maintenance course. The acronym that I developed to teach life-long learners how healthy lifestyle choices regarding eating, exercises and stress management can help them to life a healthier life was based on living a HEALTHY LIFE.

BE HEALTHY is a shorter acronym that help people focus on living a healthier life:

• Balance and Moderation
• Exercise for the Body and the Brain

• Healthy Foods
• Enough Sleep
• Aging Healthfully
• Lifestyle Choices
• Time to Unwind
• Health Checks
• Youthful Thoughts

Each of these different health promoting topics were elaborated in a article by the same title, How to BE HEALTHY for Life.

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Introducing Scientific Journal Writing in the Undergraduate Setting

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