Alright so I've found a decent amount of information on my topic. Most articles I have found are in favor for a later start for students or agree that on average students need more sleep. I have found maybe one or two counter articles so far that blame the sleep-ridden teens for being on computers, cell phones, TV, etc. for too long, causing them to become restless. They claim that late night AIM conversations, long hours on facebook, weekly sitcoms, and gossip filled text messages simulate teens to the point where they cannot fall asleep. I plan on looking into this further, maybe even perhaps changing my topic to "does technology spark sleep problems amongst teens?" Even if I keep the same topic, this information is still something I can use to prove my point.
The only headway I've made on my project so far is bookmarking certain sources... I think there is a good chance I'm going to have to cut back on my sources because I already have 8, none of which are books and only 2 that are printed articles. The problem is that most of my sources only have small polls or results from a survey, rather than definite facts. If I said that I would be spending my vacation finding a bunch of sources and beginning an outline, I'd be lying. Maybe on the last day I'll try and find a book or two but that will probably be it. Also random little fact, I like adding pictures to my blogs because I think it looks better and just makes the blog look less boring, so expect to see at least one picture for almost every one of my blogs.
The only headway I've made on my project so far is bookmarking certain sources... I think there is a good chance I'm going to have to cut back on my sources because I already have 8, none of which are books and only 2 that are printed articles. The problem is that most of my sources only have small polls or results from a survey, rather than definite facts. If I said that I would be spending my vacation finding a bunch of sources and beginning an outline, I'd be lying. Maybe on the last day I'll try and find a book or two but that will probably be it. Also random little fact, I like adding pictures to my blogs because I think it looks better and just makes the blog look less boring, so expect to see at least one picture for almost every one of my blogs.
Hi Shannon,
ReplyDeleteDid I actually say that--that I would share your findings with the school committee? I probably meant Mr. Dewar. Anyway, I like your topic and just because it's controversial, I see no reason to change it. Although I'm glad you have some sources, you'll obviously need more. Let me know if I can help you find them. Also, I like pictures, so please do add them whenever you feel inspired to do so. Good luck.
-Mr. G.