Welcome to Unit 7! HS100: Introduction to Health Science Ice breaker: While we wait for class to start at the top of the hour, please share at least one key point that you learned from Unit 6 about your “Focus Area” from your assignment, that you did not realize before.

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Effective Study Habits Is Online Learning Right for You?

Objectives Identify effective study strategies and techniques. Identify strategies for improving short- and long-term memory.

Developing Good Study Habits 1.Take great notes 2.Make flashcards 3.Write down key words 4.Ask your instructor for clarification

Set Aside a Place to Study 1.Create a special study place 2.Keep your supplies in one place 3.Make sure it is quiet 4.Use good lighting

Set Aside Scheduled Time to Study 1.Select a special time to study 2.Review notes for the test on your scheduled time 3.Schedule three or four shorter study times a week 4.Study when you are awake!

Break Up a Large Project Into Manageable Pieces Start working on an assignment or project as soon as it is announced. "I will finish the math assignment by ____ o'clock today and reward myself with a bike ride when I'm done." OR "I will write the first part of the report on Tuesday, finish the 2 nd part Wednesday and do the PowerPoint on Thursday."

Take a Break and Get Your Rest! 1.Take short breaks to stay refreshed 2.Try to get at least 8-9 hours of sleep each night 3.Have a great attitude about what you are learning

Summary Good work, you made it! Please take a moment to reflect on the contents of this mini-module. If needed you may review this module at any time. Good luck!

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Assignment!! Create a portfolio in the form of an annotated bibliography with a minimum of 15 resources for your profession (minimum of three for each category). These can include brochures, organizations, books, articles, web sites (no more than twelve websites) and more. Your portfolio should be structured using the following outline. This should also have an annotated bibliography outlining each resource. Please use the link from the KUWC to help you with your annotated bibliography, which is located under the Reading Icon. Please know that how you respond to the five categories below is going to be unique to your specific degree program, and career goals. Please feel free to refer to websites in previous units, such as those under the Extra! Extra tab, or the Reading Icon, as resources to help you in your research.

Current issues Professional associations Educational resources Professional journals Areas of current research

Helpful Hints for Assignment Current issues – Affordable Care Act, EHRs, ICD-9 transition to ICD-10, etc. Professional associations – AHIMA, ACHE, APHA, etc. Educational resources – Reference or text books from a library or book store, courses or modules online, literature from hospitals or non-profit organizations, any type of flyer or pamphlet/booklet used to educate Professional journals – NEJM, JAMA, BMJ, Circulation, Annals of Internal Medicine, etc. Areas of current research – This is unique to you! What are some ideas?

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Looking Ahead…

Have a great week and here is something to think about! While organization is important, do not forget the reason for it. 1. Make a plan 2. Set deadlines and incentives 3. Follow through with the plan, it will be rewarding