For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to note which websites you used.

(Review the Internet Primer section of this OLC for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability of information on any website.)

The following links offer tips on speed reading or skimming:

http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/methods.html
Speed Reading Self-Pacing Methods

http://www.mindtools.com/speedrd.html
Speed Reading
What is speed reading?

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/suggest.html
Suggestions for Improving Reading

The following links relate to content discussed in the readings of this section:

http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm
The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs and Body Cues

http://teacher.nsrl.rochester.edu/phy_labs/AppendixE/AppendixE.html
An Introduction to the Scientific Method

http://www.rit.edu/~flwstv/scitruth.html
Science and Human Values: The Search for Truth

http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/ambrosio/old/ndsu/intro/Machiavelli/mach.html
What is the nature of power? What does it mean to be a truly powerful human being?

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Andes/2407/NatureofPower/
What is the nature of power? What does it mean to be a truly powerful human being?

http://www.victorianweb.org/science/freud/defensemech.html
Freud's Defense Mechanisms
A list of different types of defense mechanisms with definitions.

http://www.coldbacon.com/defenses.html
Defense Mechanisms
A list of different types of defense mechanisms with definitions.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/chronicfatiguesyndrome.html
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A series of links to resources on fatigue: what it is, what may cause it, and how to deal with it.

http://www.naturalways.com/m_fatigu.htm
Fatigue: A Common Dilemma In Our Modern Times
An approach to dealing with fatigue that features natural fixes like good nutrition and exercise.

http://www.well.com/user/mick/insomnia/
Insomnia? Just Go To Sleep And Forget About It
A webpage dedicated to dealing with insomnia.

Option:
As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you used by answering the following questions:

1			What is the URL or address for this site?
2			Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate that here.)

Describe the website.

3			What do you think is the main purpose of this site?
4			Is this site effective, in your opinion?
5			If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better?

React to the content of the website.

6			Why did you choose this site to explore?
7			Did you obtain the information you expected to find?
8			What questions do you have about any aspect of the site?
9			What is the most valuable part of this website?
10			How will this information affect your life?
11			How does this information support the readings in your textbook?
12			Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with any aspect of this assignment?