(Diabetes Mellitus: describe the causes and pathology of diabetes mellitus vs normal function). INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Main Post – Create your assignment. Save it in word on your computer.

Click on the Create Thread Button at the top of the page to post your main response to the weekly discussion.

When you post here, the subject heading must also be the topic that you have researched and posted on.

Post directly to the thread; Do not post word docs / attachments in the threads.

Step 2: Responses: Click Reply when in a post to nest your responses under that main post.

Success Tip: POSTING EARLY HERE GIVES YOU “DIBS” ON THE TOPIC OF YOUR CHOICE.

How to Select your Topic: When you have selected a topic-

Type the name of your topic as the subject heading to let students easily see the list of topics that have already been selected.

Step 1: Main Post

1. Your post must be HIGHLY ORGANIZED, ACCURATE and THOROUGH.

2. Reference sources that are used. See start here tab for APA help.

3. NOTE: The goal is NOT to retype the text but to break down the concept and clarify.

You can quote the text but that portion must be clarified and explained by you.

4. What will you post on? Label each section according to the following that might apply to your topic:

Consider the following Subheaders:

*The explanation / background of the topic- Teach the topic to students. Break it down. (*Everyone must do this part)

The Structure and Function relationship in the body (Important!)

Examples to clarify and teach. (Important!)

Tips and Tricks for Remembering and Recalling.

How does the topic apply to real life.

Interesting and current research on the topic.

Why is this an important topic? Connect the dots for us with critical thinking.

It is highly encouraged that your initial post be posted by Wed.

It should be at least 300-400 words.

References are expected to create a substantial main post.