1) Research a topic related to problems of development for adolescents.
a. Pick a problem of development
i. Eating Disorders
ii. Depression/Suicide
iii. Delinquency, Violence
iv. School Drop Out
v. Alcohol Abuse
b. Find 1 website that provides statistics and demographics related to the topic
i. Review 6 stats and demographics. 12
c. Find 2 websites that provide explanations of causes and influences on the topic.
i. Review 4 major causes and explanations of the problem. 20
d. Find 2 websites that provide intervention and/or treatment suggestions.
i. Review 3 major aspects of effective intervention and/or treatment ideas. 15
e. Provide the links to the websites. 5
f. Proofread, quality of writing. 5
g. Cite sources in your reviews. 3
h. Write each review thoroughly, including description, explanation, elaboration.
i. DO NOT cut/paste from the websites. The “Reviews” must be thoroughly written in YOUR WORDS! Cite and use “quotes” where appropriate.
j. The Assignment will be scored a 0 for any cut/paste material.
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Example set up:
Topic:
Demographic Review:
Website 1: 6 Statistics and/or Demographics related to topic
Causes Review:
Website 1: Explain possible causes
Website 2: Explain possible causes
Treatments Review:
Website 1: Describe suggested treatments
Website 2: Describe suggested treatments