Blog Homework 1/31

Matthew Nickerson

Blog Homework (1/31)

LIBR 1101

                I believe that my topic will concern “the benefits of a healthy diet”. I enjoy letting people know the importance of their diets. As knowledge is more available due to the internet it still seems that people still do not eat properly and barely read labels. Some of the keywords that popped up where “medical care”,”prevention”, “health and hygiene”, and “Law and legislation” came up in my search topics. A primary source I could use for this topic would include a journal article reporting “New” research or finds as well as diary’s or primary journals from doctors as well as holistic experts.

                Research for this topic should be relatively easy as health and healthcare is currently a very hot topic. The universal healthcare bill that is being brought up in congress relates to diets and health directly. Preventative care is the best care to help you physically and financially in the future. Healthy minds and bodies birth healthy activities. 

Blog Homework (1.29.13)

Matthew Nickerson

LIBR 1101

Blog Assignment (1.29.13)

                I believe “Health/Medicine” will be the most prevalent subject topic in relation to my research. Although “Sociology” could be used as well since health can affect communities and cultures, I have decided to stay with the healthcare/medical aspect of it. I want to show people the benefits to healthier diet through research. Throughout history there have been numerous civilizations who have contributed in their health due to better eating habits. Looking at countries such as Jamaica, India, and Japan can link historical aspects of eating amongst societies and the role of health in regards to the food.

                Some of the more respected groups to claim would be “PETA” (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and the “VRG” (Vegetarian Resource Group). These groups deal with topics such as animal abuse which deals directly with our health choices as well as the “VRG” which allows for users to access health resources as well as  nutrition topics and resources affecting the vegetarian/vegan community. Although these both are great resources there are also health websites such as Web MD, which publish articles about the benefits of diets and resources into understanding the health side-effects related to foods. 

Blog Homework 1.24.13

Matthew Nickerson

LIBR 1101

Blog Homework (1.24.13)

                One of the biggest discoveries I made off searching for keywords was the history of the diet that I practice. In practicing a vegetarian diet, I always thought the roots of the diet came from Asia. I found out that the history of the diet actually comes from Greece and India. One of the questions I may ask might deal with “the health benefits of a vegetarian diet”. Sources allowed me to understand that there is an abundance of information on this topic due to its connectivity with “healthcare”.

                With the topic at hand, using correct resources and databases should help me with this research project. Using engines like “Galileo” will be helpful with citations along with other scholarly databases. Informative information will be essential in this research paper.  The topic of “vegetarianism” is something more people should consider and I believe this will be beneficial to me as well as others. Excited to research something I’m actually interested in rather than a random topic. 

Blog Homework (1.17.13)

Matthew Nickerson
LIBR 1101

                My first topic would be on the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. I practice this lifestyle myself, so relating to the topic is fairly easy and my participation in finding the sources and resources will be easier than something I am not interested in. Vegetarian lifestyles not only deal with the food choices, but healthcare as well which can list doctors resources as well as hospital statistics. Preventative medicine is better than medicine in general, what you eat is always affecting what is happening to you in many cases. Health choices should be many peoples concern in the future as things are becoming expensive and it pays to be healthy.

                The second topic I would research is teas and herbal remedies. Although this relates to the first topic, I believe food and drink are separate things. Herbal teas (ex. Chai) are known nutritious drinks that have positive health effects. China is home to some of the most ancient techniques with herbs and medicines and we as Americans can learn a lot from these people in regards to living longer healthier lives. It fascinates me that Americans have all the resources yet are in the worst health amongst world populations. If our healthcare was not the top quality in the world I wonder where we would be as far as life expectancy and quality of life.  

Blog Assignment 1/15/13

Matthew Nickerson

LIBR 1101

Blog Homework 1/15/13

                One of the big things I get advice on is technology, such as phones. If needed, there are many sites on the internet dedicated to technology reviews. A very popular review site is CNET, which allows users to not only get a professional review but user comments as well. This ensures that what you re buying is in compliance by professional standards. This allows a person to not only make smart choices but also find any bugs or errors in a release.

                Most of the information that I consult is due to ease of use and the features. When I purchased my Iphone 4S from wal-mart, the first thing I consulted was if it was worth buying since the iPhone 5 Release was right around the corner. After reading the reviews about the iPhone 4S I concluded that I would purchase it since most professionals suggested very little difference from the 4S and the 5. Things like these are necessary when making purchasing decisions as one does not want to waste money and time in a contract.

Blog Homework (1.10)

Matthew Nickerson

LIBR1101

Blog Assignment

                I would have to say that "referencing" and "instant access" is one of my favorite aspects of the library services. In an age where computers rule everything; to know that you can not only have physical sources but access to internet resources as well is refreshing. GALILEO is a very helpful tool that I thoroughly enjoy due to the fact that it gives you access to sources and cites bibliographies in the process. Signing up with a simple password and username gives you access to a mass of information paid for by the state of Georgia.

                My least favorite part of the library would have to be the distractions that come with the library. West Georgia has multiple floors for different levels of quite, yet many turn the first floor into a social lobby. At times I have been known to talk as well, but maybe if areas of library were ordered differently it would be more organized. More than half of the computers are on the first floor and this makes those on those computers vulnerable

                The only thing confusing me is accessing these exhibits or so called resources that are available in the library. I just learned about the “Anne Weaver” exhibit from class recently and was confused on where this particularly was in the library. Librarians could do a better job with displaying the locations of these exhibits and resources so that students could better know. This would help out in a tremendous way.

Class Introduction (LIBR 1101)

Hello,

My name is Matthew Nickerson. I am a business management major interested in the field of Health Foods/Vegetarian Business. One thing interesting some people did not know is that i had dreads for 4 year and recently cut them.

I would really like to understand how to access databases a little better as i only learned GALILEO in high school which im pretty sure is not the only major source of finding credible information online.