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Ø Health Topic Wiki and Discussion (20 points): The class will be divided into small groups during class to create a wiki page for the topic they are assigned. All students in a group will need to be actively involved in the preparation of the wiki page content and will be assigned as researcher and one other specific role (below). Content on the wiki page should include text, photos, videos, links to other information etc. to make the page content interactive, dynamic, and informative. For the discussion portion of the assignment, you will use the discussion tab on each wiki page to ask questions and comment on the page content. __You must participate in all discussions, not just the one you initially researched__. · // Researcher // : __All group members__ will act as researchers in the development of this wiki page and discussion. You are expected to be an expert in the topic you are assigned, so collect/read materials (articles, websites, newspapers, etc.) that will be used to create the page content. All group members should post at least one additional resource to enrich the page content. Don’t forget to post the APA citation to all content and include in-text citations for all paraphrased and directly quoted content. · // Facilitator // : The facilitator’s role (one or two people) will be to support the group in getting the content everyone is finding organized and presented in a logical way on the wiki page. The facilitator is NOT the only person who should edit the page, however. During the discussion part of the assignment, the facilitator will get the discussion started by asking some essential questions, helping to keep the discussion on track, and redirecting it when necessary. · // Editor // : The editor (one or two people) will be in charge of making sure the grammar, spelling, punctuation etc. are correct on the wiki page. They are also responsible for making sure all sources are properly cited in-text and in the references at the end in APA style. During the discussion phase of the assignment, the editor is responsible for supporting the participants with reinforcement and guidance. · // Critical Friend // : The critical friend (one or two people) will act as the “devil’s advocate.” This person is asked to offer an alternative view that depicts a critical perspective. During the wiki page design, the critical friend needs to keep expectations high for a quality page, push other members to do excellent work and make sure that all facets of the topic are covered. During the discussion phase of the assignment, you will raise the alternate views on the topic. Keep in mind that you may not actually believe the alternate view is best. You are //role-playing//. (ie. For the topic of the drinking age, many people in the discussion may be suggesting that the drinking age is appropriate at age 21, but you would raise the idea that lowering it would be better since everyone sneaks drinks at a younger age anyhow.)

o Topics can include: Obesity Epidemic in the US, Healthcare Needs of the Elderly, or other topics suggested by students.